Operations Manager Poland

Desotec; Gdańsk; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Medical care

Holiday allowance

Laundry allowance 100 PLN net

Phone and laptop

Company car with fuel card

Job summary

DESOTEC is seeking an Operations Manager in Gdańsk to be the driving force behind daily site operations. You will be on the floor with your team, spotting opportunities, solving challenges, and ensuring high-quality service to customers in an international setting.

You will lead day-to-day operations, manage stock and the filter fleet, plan timelines and budgets, and drive projects to on-time, in-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Leads with people leadership and operational excellence.
• Strong data-driven decision making and performance tracking.
• Experience in operations, logistics or supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations and act as on-the-floor driver.
• Ensure safety, quality and customer satisfaction across the site.
• Manage and optimize stock, filter fleet, and team performance.
• Plan timelines, budgets and priorities to keep work on track.
• Lead projects and ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Improve processes with international colleagues and across borders.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, including permits and cross-border rules.
• Support team across logistics and administration and report to the European Supply Chain Director.

Skills

People leadership

Operational excellence

Data-driven thinking

Job description

Who is DESOTEC?

DESOTEC, founded in 1990, is the leading provider of mobile filtration solutions in Europe and has been building a strong and growing presence in the United States since 2023. Thanks to its unique, flexible, circular service concept and the extensive expertise built up over many decades, DESOTEC unburdens its industrial customers and helps industries grow and thrive while reducing the environmental impact of their operations.

DESOTEC's customer base is constantly growing thanks to a strong focus on 24/7 service and a commitment to design and deliver the best purification solution in close dialogue with the customer. DESOTEC has about 450 employees worldwide, all committed to helping protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across industries. DESOTEC is part of EQT, an international Swedish investment group. In 2026, the company also earned its second consecutive EcoVadis Gold rating for sustainability, placing it among the top 5% of companies assessed worldwide.

Further information is available at desotec.com. Follow @desotec on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Your tasks & responsibilities?

Are you someone who loves being at the heart of operations, leading people, working with data, and making things run smarter every single day? Do you want to take ownership of a growing hub in Gdańsk and make a real impact in an international environment? Then keep reading — this could be your next step.

As ourOperations Manager in Gdańsk, you are the driving force behind the daily operations of our site. You are not someone who watches from the sidelines — you’re on the floor, close to your team, spotting opportunities, solving challenges, and making sure everything runs smoothly.
You work closely with our sales team and international colleagues, ensuring we deliver top quality and excellent service to our customers.
Your role is broad, dynamic, and full of ownership:

• You take the lead in the day-to-day operations of the site and step in whenever needed
• You ensure that everything runs smoothly — from safety and quality to customer satisfaction
• You manage and optimize stock, filter fleet, and team performance
• You plan ahead: setting up timelines, budgets, and priorities, and keeping everything on track
• You lead projects and make sure they are delivered on time and within budget
• You look at processes with a critical eye and improve them together with international colleagues
• You ensure everything is fully compliant with regulations, including permits and cross-border requirements
• You support your team where needed — from logistics to administration
• You report directly to the European Supply Chain Director.

Above all: you create structure, clarity, and momentum in a fast-moving environment.

Who are you?

• You’re someone who enjoys combining people leadership, operational excellence, and data-driven thinking.
• You live in the Gdańsk areaand enjoy being present on-site daily, close to your operations
• You speak Polish and English fluently
• You have experience in operations, logistics, or supply chain management
• You have a strong affinity with data and performance tracking — you don’t just feel what’s happening, you know it

What makes you stand out?

• You feel comfortable working in an international environment(or are excited to grow into it)
• You are a natural leader who knows how to motivate and guide a team
• You have a hands-on mindset — you don’t wait, you act
• You bring structure and clarity, even in complex situations
• You are analytical and curious — always looking for ways to improve
• You dare to question the status quo and drive change
• You communicate openly and bring people along in your ideas
• You stay calm under pressure and adapt easily
• You is eager to learn and take ownership
• You want to contribute to a more sustainable future

What's in it for you?

Of course, inreturn for your dedication and enthusiasm, you receive a lot:

A competitive salary:We offer a market-basedgross salary, depending on your experience.

Additional benefits

To optimize yoursalary package, we provide, among others:

• Group insurance
• Medical care
• Holiday allowance
• Laundry allowance of 100 PLN net
• Phone and laptop
• Company car with fuel card

Tailored vacation days:You benefit from 20 to26 paid vacation days, depending on your diploma and work experience,complemented by 11 public holidays. In addition, there is no collectiveclosure, allowing you to plan your leave flexibly.

Grow as an (active) character:You will haveevery opportunity to deepen your knowledge in your new role and to grow bothpersonally and professionally through an extensive training offering.

Structured onboarding:We provide every newcolleague with a personalized onboarding plan, so you can smoothly integrateinto your team, our tools, and DESOTEC’s mission from day one.

Fun and relaxation:Each team receives ateam-building budget – you decide how to spend it!

Extras:During the winter period, meals areprovided by DESOTEC.