Warehouse Operations Manager

AT ROHLIK, WE GROW FAST — AND THAT GROWTH ONLY WORKS WHEN OPERATIONS, PROCESSES AND PEOPLE MOVE TOGETHER. NOW WE'RE LAUNCHING A BRAND-NEW, HIGHLY AUTOMATED FULFILLMENT CENTER, AND THAT CREATES A RARE OPPORTUNITY: TO JOIN A SITE FROM THE VERY BEGINNING AND HELP SHAPE HOW IT WORKS FROM DAY ONE.

We're looking for an Operations Manager with hands-on warehouse leadership experience — someone who has led large teams directly on the shop floor and wants to keep doing exactly that. This is not a role for project managers, consultants, or people looking to move from a strategic or office-based function into operations. We need someone who already knows what it means to run a shift, stand on the floor, and lead people in a live warehouse environment.

This is the kind of role where you don't inherit years of legacy. You help build the setup, influence the standards, and leave a visible footprint from the start.

WHY THIS ROLE IS EXCITING

- You'll join at the launch of a new fulfillment center, which means real influence from day one.

- You won't just maintain existing ways of working — you'll help build, shape and establish operational processes from scratch, on the floor, with your team.

- A new site means new teams, new automation tech, new habits and a real chance to set the culture the right way from the beginning.

- You'll be visible and present on the shop floor daily, leading by example rather than managing from a distance.

- You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams like OpEx, Automation, HR, IT, and Transport to solve live challenges.

- This is a role for someone who thrives on startup energy, likes dynamic situations, visible impact and building something that will scale — from the ground up.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As Operations Manager, you will lead a core shift on the shop floor, managing a team of Area Managers to drive high performance across safety, quality, and productivity.

You will:

- Own the shift: Be present and hands-on, driving shift-level operational performance, safety compliance, and labor management directly on the floor

- Lead & develop: Coach, mentor and scale your team of Area Managers, ensuring optimal staffing, skills, and readiness

- Work with cross-functional teams (Automation, OpEx, HR, IT, Transport) to solve live challenges and align resources

- Monitor site KPIs, conduct root-cause analyses, and champion a continuous improvement culture — grounded in real shop floor observation

- Support implementation of new processes, tools and automated systems across the fulfillment center

- Drive standardisation, safety compliance and best-practice adoption in a new operational environment

- Support operations during peak periods, weekends and holidays with hands-on problem-solving

- Build an environment with stronger standards, better processes and an engaging, high-energy culture from Day 1

- Drive your shift to successful outcomes and help teams adopt new ways of working smoothly and consistently

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

- Direct, hands-on warehouse or logistics operations experience is essential — this role is for operators, not project managers or strategy professionals

- 3+ years of experience in warehouse/logistics operations, with real time spent leading on the shop floor

- Proven track record of directly managing large teams (50+ people) in fast-paced warehouse environments

- A genuine willingness and desire to be present on the shop floor daily, not primarily in meetings or behind a desk

- Strong analytical mindset, data-driven decision-making and problem-solving approach

- Excellent communication, coordination and leadership skills

- Proficiency in English, and conversational-level Czech

Nice to have:

- University degree or MBA in a related field

- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies

- Experience with WMS tools and high-volume automated fulfillment operations

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

- Fair reward – You'll get an attractive fixed salary, with no bonus games or politics. Great work deserves clear and fair recognition.

- Good food every day – You can enjoy a free lunch every day, plus fresh fruit and vegetables at work. Because good food fuels good work.

- Extra time off – We know rest matters. In addition to statutory vacation, you can also take extra paid time off by agreement, always with shift planning and operational needs in mind.

- Xtra membership – You'll get free Xtra membership and 10% cashback on all purchases on Rohlik.cz http://Rohlik.cz.

- Sport & wellbeing – Stay active through company sports challenges or a subsidised Multisport card.

- A safe work environment – You'll work in a modern warehouse with the equipment and support you need to do your job well and safely.

- A team that pulls together – Collaboration matters in warehouse operations. You'll be part of a team where people support each other, keep the pace and handle daily operations together.

- Work that matters – Thanks to your work, fresh food reaches thousands of customers on time. Every well-delivered change has a real impact on how the site performs every day.

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