Operation Manager

DP World; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company is seeking an experienced Operation Manager to oversee warehouse activities for BMW. The role involves leading teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a vocational background in logistics, proven leadership experience, and strong problem-solving skills. This full-time position is based on-site in Debrecen, Hungary, offering a competitive compensation package within an innovative organization.

Benefits

Market competitive compensation

Opportunities for personal growth

Informal atmosphere

Qualifications

• Minimum vocational qualification, preferably in technical or logistics.
• B-category driving license required.
• Previous logistics experience in metal industry, automotive, or warehousing.
• Proven leadership experience in a similar environment.
• Good command of English or German.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse and logistics operations.
• Manage and guide supervisors and operational staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality management standards.
• Collaborate with departments for uninterrupted service delivery.
• Monitor stock movements and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Vocational qualification (technical or logistics background)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Are you a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced logistics environment?
Do you enjoy optimizing warehouse operations, ensuring seamless material flow, and leading high‑performing teams?
Would you like to be part of a global organization driving the future of supply chain solutions?

If so — apply now for the role of Operation Manager at DP World in Debrecen, Hungary.

About the Role

As an Operation Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient, safe, and high‑quality logistics operations for our customer, BMW. You will oversee daily warehouse activities, coordinate teams, monitor performance, and continuously optimize processes to ensure smooth material flow within the supply chain.

You will be a role model — ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and process standards, while fostering strong collaboration between departments and maintaining excellent customer relationships.

This is a full‑time, on‑site position at our Debrecen location.

Who You Are

• You are an experienced operations professional with a passion for logistics and people leadership.
• You enjoy problem‑solving and take ownership of your area’s performance.
• You’re detail‑oriented, proactive, and capable of making quick, informed decisions under pressure.
• You believe in continuous improvement and are eager to drive excellence in your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring smooth material flow.
• Manage and guide supervisors, team coordinators, and other operational staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, fire, and quality management standards (DP World, BMW).
• Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
• Monitor stock movements, inventory accuracy, and process performance.
• Prepare and participate in internal and external audits.
• Coordinate and supervise internal trainings.
• Maintain direct communication with the customer and represent DP World professionally.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (KVP, 5S) and ensure workplace organization standards.
• Support planning and resource allocation, including absence and substitution management.

Requirements

✅ Minimum vocational qualification (technical or logistics background preferred)
✅ B‑category driving license
✅ Previous logistics experience (metal industry, automotive, or warehousing preferred)
✅ Proven leadership experience in a similar environment
✅ Strong MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) skills
✅ Good command of English or German
✅ Strong communication, coordination, and problem‑solving skills
✅ Reliability, accountability, and a proactive mindset

Nice to Have

➕ Experience in automotive logistics (BMW or tier‑1 suppliers)
➕ Knowledge of QHSE and process improvement systems
➕ Familiarity with ERP/WMS systems

Compensation

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self‑development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses — Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end‑to‑end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of Syncreon, Imperial and P&O.

What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT’S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves.