Senior Operations Manager

DP World; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in supply chain is seeking a Senior Operations Manager based in Ostrava, Czech Republic. This role involves overseeing daily logistics operations, optimizing processes, and leading high-performing teams. The ideal candidate must have strong leadership skills, a technical/commercial degree, and extensive experience in logistics management. This is a full-time, on-site position offering a competitive compensation package within a rapidly growing international organization.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of logistics, ideally in automotive or industrial contexts.
• Experience managing teams in an operational environment.
• Knowledge of legal, quality, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize processes in logistics.
• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Lead subordinate employees in logistics tasks.
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proactive approach

MS Office skills

Education

Vocational training or technical/commercial degree

Further training in logistics or process management

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Join a global leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment?
Do you enjoy optimizing warehouse operations, driving process excellence, and leading high-performing teams?
Would you like to shape the future of supply chain operations within a global organization?

Apply now for the role of Senior Operations Manager at DP World in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

About the Role

As a Senior Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the development, optimization, and effective execution of operational processes at our Ostrava site. You will oversee daily logistics and warehouse activities, guide supervisory teams, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

This role requires a strong leader who can balance strategic thinking with hands‑on operational management. You will work closely with internal departments and external partners to ensure seamless service delivery and high operational performance.
This is a full-time, on-site position.

Who You Are

You are an experienced operations professional with strong leadership capability and deep knowledge of logistics.
You take ownership of results, communicate clearly, and remain effective under pressure.
You are proactive, structured, and committed to continuous improvement — both in processes and in people.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize processes along the logistics value chain.
• Lead and manage subordinate employees, including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Oversee day‑to‑day warehouse and logistics operations and ensure smooth workflows.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, quality guidelines, legal requirements, and occupational safety regulations.
• Coordinate personnel planning, availability, and development (training, performance reviews, coaching).
• Handle equipment and resource planning, including preventive or predictive maintenance when needed.
• Communicate directly with customers or stakeholders to understand operational requirements and expectations.
• Prepare for and participate in audits and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Monitor KPIs and performance metrics within your area of responsibility.
• Support corrective action processes and implement improvement measures.
• Follow developments in the logistics/automotive field and integrate best practices into operations.

Requirements

• Completed vocational training or technical/commercial degree.
• Further training in relevant specialist areas (logistics, operations, process management).
• Strong knowledge in logistics, ideally automotive or industrial logistics.
• Knowledge of standards such as DIN EN ISO 9001 and VDA 6.3.
• Understanding of legal, quality, and safety requirements.
• Leadership experience managing teams in an operational environment.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Basic to good English skills (German is an advantage).
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• High sense of responsibility and a proactive approach to improvement.

Nice to Have

• Experience with continuous improvement processes (CIP/KVP, Lean, 5S).
• Experience in automotive or transport logistics.
• Knowledge of data protection and information security requirements.
• 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.