Operations Manager

About the job

Company Description

Elektro-Material AG, with nine locations, the competence centres EM Light and EM Industry, and around 780 employees, is the leading wholesale company in the Swiss electrical installation industry. EM offers a range of 250,000 articles, extensive services, locally anchored advisory expertise with over 200 experts, and efficient logistics with up to three delivery cycles daily – the best overall package. EM is part of the world-leading Rexel Group.

Job Description

In this role, you will take overall responsibility for the logistics site as well as the property.

• Management of approximately 21 employees with one team leader
• Promotion of a positive, performance-oriented working climate through participative leadership and leading by example
• Operational coordination and monitoring of daily business; timely, flawless delivery of goods
• Planning and economical management of operating resources, vehicles and storage facilities; initiation of infrastructure work; contact person for administration
• Continuous process optimisation to increase productivity and quality; application of lean tools (e.g. 5S, SFM, value stream analysis)
• Participation in budgeting and ensuring operational cost transparency
• Utilisation of synergies and active participation in cross-site projects
• Responsibility for occupational safety and property; implementation of measures, training and controls; contact person for internal and external audits

Qualifications

• Solid education (e.g. certified logistics manager, HF technician in business processes with NDS business administration or equivalent qualification)
• Leadership experience in warehouse and distribution logistics
• Confident command of warehouse and distribution logistics processes
• In-depth knowledge of lean management for efficient design and continuous improvement of processes
• Sound professional knowledge in various systems (e.g. CRM, WMS, TMS)
• Solid understanding of business management issues
• Organised and structured working style that ensures oversight in projects
• Willingness for continuous self and team development as well as implementation of modern solution approaches
• Ability to shape and develop the operational daily business together with the management team

Additional Information

Start date 1 February 2027 or by arrangement.

Our Offer

In addition to an independent and varied role, you can expect a collegial environment, a friendly team and attractive employment conditions, including certified pay equity. The offered benefits include at least 25 days of holiday, very good social benefits, individual development opportunities and much more. Are you interested in this exciting new role and do you meet our requirements? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application documents.

We wish to fill this position directly, without the support of recruitment consultants.

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