Senior Site Operations Manager — Lean, Safe & High-Impact

DP World; Tilburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is seeking an experienced (Senior) Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end site operations, balancing financial and operational performance. You will manage fulfilment, daily planning, and long-term strategy while collaborating with Engineering, Logistics, Quality, HR, Finance and EH&S to drive performance and safe, compliant operations across the site.

You will lead budgets, mentor site teams, and implement strategies to improve service quality and KPI achievement, fostering a Lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Engineering, Production, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in site-level operations management
• Strong understanding of operational processes, KPIs and performance management
• Proven ability to coach and develop teams in a dynamic environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data and dashboards
• Excellent communication and collaboration across organizational levels
• Proactive, adaptable and resilient with a continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive overall operational performance
• Manage and optimize operational budgets and resources
• Manage, mentor, and supervise site teams
• Develop and execute strategies to improve performance and service quality
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and KPIs
• Lead operational improvement initiatives and change management
• Coordinate production and repair operations across departments
• Participate in audits and maintain compliance
• Drive Lean culture and continuous improvement
• Ensure safety standards and QEHS requirements are met
• Facilitate cross-department communication and customer liaison
• Model company values, ethics and safety standards
• Perform related duties as assigned

Skills

Operations management

Budget management

Team leadership

Lean improvement

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (Logistics/Engineering/Production)

Master's degree preferred

Job description

DP World is seeking an experienced (Senior) Operations Manager to oversee end-to-end site operations, balancing financial and operational performance. You will manage fulfilment, daily planning, and long-term strategy while collaborating with Engineering, Logistics, Quality, HR, Finance and EH&S to drive performance and safe, compliant operations across the site.

You will lead budgets, mentor site teams, and implement strategies to improve service quality and KPI achievement, fostering a Lean