Operations Manager (New Project) - Military veterans preferred

DHL is a leader in the field of logistics and a fair employer. We are launching the largest project in Hungary for premium car manufacturer. We started in 2024, but most employees will join us in 2026.

We care about the satisfaction of our employees. We seek their opinions, support them with training, development activities, and career growth. We also emphasize workplace safety and take maximum measures in health protection.

What will be your job?

• Responsibility for warehouse operation, planning and utilization of all capacities
• Leading operations through layer of Supervisors and Team leaders.
• You will be the first point of contact in client communication.
• Management and motivation of subordinates
• You will play a role in recording and reporting damages and non-conformities, as well as in suggesting preventive measures.
• Responsibility for internal and contractual KPIs and implementation of new measures leading to process optimization.
• In a matrix organization, you will collaborate on a daily basis, providing influence and oversight in partnership with support functions. (E.g.: maintenance, quality, training)
• Responsibility for compliance with work safety and security rules.

What we need?

• Proven experience in manufacturing, logistics, and industrial sectors (experience in the automotive industry is an advantage)
• Decisive personality with assertive communication skills
• Fluent verbal and written communication in English (frequent meetings with customers)
• Experience in leading, motivating and developing a growing teams
• Experience is change management and project management
• Familiarity with the structure of large international companies and matrix organizations.

What we offer:

• Be part of the new project in the most innovative automotive site in Europe
• Company car + full fuel coverage
• Cafeteria HUF 500.000/year
• Stability, career growth and a whole range of certified trainings
• Friendly team and pleasant working environment
• Fruit days, free cofee, Alza/Praktiker discounts
• Opportunity to win various tickets (e.g. Formula1, Coldplay, Bayern München and Manchester United tickets on monthly quiz all over the year, as DHL is the main sponsor.)
• Opportunity to take part in charity activities, social networking e.g. DHL Go Green and Disaster Recovery Group program

Job location: Debrecen, Hungary