Company Description
Are you interested in working in logistics for one of the fastest-growing companies in Spain and Portugal? We offer a dynamic workplace where personal development, involvement, and teamwork are valued. We distribute products to over 170 stores and online customers in Spain and Portugal. Distribution Center Cheste has a total area of 54,000 square meters with space for 50,000 pallet positions. Would you like to join our team of over 130 colleagues?
Then you might be the Operations Manager we're looking for!


What We Offer

• Career advancement in a leading industry company
• Permanent contract of 40 hours per week
• A Scandinavian company culture that encourages open communication and participation
• A structured onboarding program to help you settle in
• Personal development and career opportunities within JYSK in an international environment
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Trust in your daily work
• 15% discount on your purchases at JYSK stores
• Bonus package
• Company Car

Job Description
What Your New Job Will Be About
As an Operations Manager, you and your team play a crucial role in leading and optimizing the warehouse/distribution center to achieve efficient, profitable, and people-centered operations. You will be responsible for three departments: Inbound, Outbound, and Online.
Key Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement in warehouse operations and service levels
• Manage all inbound and outbound logistics activities, including inventory replenishment, order fulfillment, and loading
• Oversee external warehousing operations
• Manage the operational budget
• Develop and implement innovative solutions, KPI improvements, loss prevention programs, and safety initiatives
• Lead the company's commitment to a zero-accident workplace

Excellent Distribution Center Management

• Plan staffing levels
• Collaborate with temporary employment agencies to plan staffing levels
• Foster a positive and supportive work environment to drive employee engagement and development
• Recruting and onboarding
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across departments
• Develop and maintain an efficient and professional organization
• Ensure employees are motivated and qualified, focusing on developing the project portfolio

In Collaboration with the Rest of the Management Team

• Support matrix organization projects and rollouts at the DC
• Facilitate KPI and reporting principles implementation within the DC in collaboration with development and controlling
• Participate on the Business Plan process for the DC (yearly strategy)
• Participate on the local DC budgeting process and ensure alignment with overall principles
• Live our JYSK Values and Leadership

Estimated travel and meeting activity is approximately 25 days per year.

Qualifications
Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential for this role. All applications and interviews will be conducted in English.

Additional Information
About Us
We believe that our employees are key to our success. Since opening our first store in 1979, we've grown to over 3,400 stores worldwide. We have distribution centers strategically located across Europe to serve our markets—stores and online—as efficiently as possible. That's why we strive to offer development opportunities within JYSK and reward dedication and hard work. Our three fundamental JYSK Values—Tradesman, Colleague, and Corporate Spirit—reflect the behavior and attitude we expect from each other. We trust each other and believe in delegation and empowerment.
Our Project
JYSK is expanding its presence in Spain and Portugal with a new distribution center in Almenara, a town located in the southern part of Castellón, Valencia with a 274,000 square meter plot. With a capacity of 150,000 pallets, the facility is scheduled to be operational by 2027/2028.
Additional Information: Recruitment Process
We review applications on an ongoing basis and will complete the recruitment process when we find the right candidate.
#Bring Dedication Meet Possibilities
JYSK is committed to inclusivity and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. We foster an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. A great mix of minds, talents, and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.