Operations Manager

Newman Stewart; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global logistics provider is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for its Toulouse site. The role involves overseeing day-to-day logistics operations, leading the operational team, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have a solid background in operations, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex processes effectively. This position offers a chance to influence performance within a professional environment, making it an exciting opportunity for driven individuals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an operational leadership role within logistics or warehousing.
• Strong people leadership and financial awareness.
• Ability to manage complex processes with structure and discipline.

Responsabilités

• Oversee day-to-day operation of a logistics facility.
• Lead and develop the operational team.
• Ensure compliance with safety, legal and company standards.

Connaissances

Operational leadership

People leadership

Financial awareness

Process management

Improvement initiatives

Description du poste

Operations Manager

France - Toulouse

Our Client

A global logistics and supply chain services provider is seeking an Operations Manager to join its established site in Toulouse. Operating within complex and highly regulated industrial environments, the organisation supports customers through structured, reliable and high-quality logistics solutions. With a strong international footprint and a clear focus on operational discipline, safety and continuous improvement, the business offers a professional environment where experienced leaders can make a meaningful contribution.

The Role

The Operations Manager will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of a logistics facility, overseeing inbound, storage and outbound activities to ensure contractual, operational and financial commitments are met. The role involves leading and developing the operational team, planning labour requirements, forecasting volumes and maintaining effective control of processes across the site.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and customer representatives, the Operations Manager will play a key role in maintaining service performance, managing costs and driving improvement initiatives across productivity, quality, velocity and cost. The position also carries responsibility for P&L performance, capital expenditure planning and ensuring compliance with safety, legal and company standards.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in an operational leadership role within logistics or warehousing environment. They will demonstrate strong people leadership, sound financial awareness and the ability to manage complex processes with structure and discipline. Experience working directly with customers, leading improvement initiatives and operating within a performance-driven environment will be essential. Fluency in English is required, with experience in multinational or multisite organisations viewed favourably.

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join a global organisation in a key operational leadership role, offering responsibility, visibility and the chance to influence site performance. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

About Us

Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.