Site Manager

About the job

The Swiss Tafel is the central hub between business and the social system: it rescues surplus, flawless food daily and distributes it free of charge to social institutions throughout Switzerland.

At our site in Dietikon ZH, we are looking for a person who does not just manage operational logistics but truly leads it.

Your tasks

As Site Manager, you bear overall responsibility for the smooth operation at our site in Dietikon ZH. You plan the daily routes for the collection and distribution of food donations, continuously adjust them in case of quantity changes or cancellations, and coordinate special tours.

In the warehouse, you are responsible for order, hygiene, the cold chain, and an optimal flow of goods according to standardised guidelines between donors, the warehouse, and recipient institutions. You keep the vehicle fleet in impeccable condition: you independently organise servicing, repairs, and inspection appointments. You lead your team of volunteers and civil service workers clearly, appreciatively, and in a structured manner – from induction to daily deployment planning. The associated administration – daily and tour reports, statistics, administrative tasks – you complete neatly and punctually.

What you bring

• Experience in logistics, scheduling, warehouse management, or retail; food sector advantageous
• Initial leadership experience advantageous
• Business management thinking
• Basic commercial knowledge and careful working style
• Very good German skills, spoken and written
• Confident use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Office 365 applications)
• Driving licence category B

What distinguishes you

Even in hectic phases with many simultaneous demands, you remain calm and ensure a stable daily structure. You prioritise tasks by urgency and importance and delegate purposefully. Time pressure and last-minute changes do not unsettle you. You lead your team with natural authority and clear communication. The focus is on operational implementation on site; administrative tasks are supplementary.

What we offer

• Room for personal and professional development
• Fair and contemporary employment conditions
• The opportunity to actively contribute and help shape the organisation
• A meaningful role with a direct contribution against food waste and poverty
• A collegial environment with short decision-making paths