Operation Manager

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced logistics environment?
Do you enjoy optimizing warehouse operations, ensuring seamless material flow, and leading high-performing teams?
Would you like to be part of a global organization driving the future of supply chain solutions?

If so — apply now for the role of Operation Manager at DP World in Debrecen, Hungary.

As an Operation Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality logistics operations for our customer, BMW. You will oversee daily warehouse activities, coordinate teams, monitor performance, and continuously optimize processes to ensure smooth material flow within the supply chain.

You will lead by example — ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and process standards, while fostering strong collaboration between departments and maintaining excellent customer relationships.

This is a full-time, on-site position at our Debrecen location.

• You are an experienced operations professional with a passion for logistics and people leadership.

• You enjoy problem-solving and take ownership of your area's performance.

• You're detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of making quick, informed decisions under pressure.

• You believe in continuous improvement and are eager to drive excellence in your team.

• Oversee daily warehouse and logistics operations, ensuring smooth material flow.

• Manage and guide supervisors, team coordinators, and other operational staff.

• Ensure compliance with safety, fire, and quality management standards (DP World, BMW).

• Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.

• Monitor stock movements, inventory accuracy, and process performance.

• Prepare and participate in internal and external audits.

• Coordinate and supervise internal trainings.

• Maintain direct communication with the customer and represent DP World professionally.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (KVP, 5S) and ensure workplace organization standards.

• Support planning and resource allocation, including absence and substitution management.

Minimum vocational qualification (technical or logistics background preferred)
B-category driving license
Previous logistics experience (metal industry, automotive, or warehousing preferred)
Proven leadership experience in a similar environment
Strong MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) skills
Good command of English or German
Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
Reliability, accountability, and a proactive mindset

Experience in automotive logistics (BMW or tier-1 suppliers)
Knowledge of QHSE and process improvement systems
Familiarity with ERP/WMS systems

Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.

About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. 

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of Syncreon, Imperial and P&O.  

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they're empowered to be their true, authentic selves.