Head of Operations

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

• Leadership of approx. 21 employees including one team leader
• Promotion of a positive, performance-oriented working atmosphere through participatory leadership and a role model function
• Operational coordination and monitoring of daily business; timely, flawless goods delivery
• Planning and economic control of operating resources, vehicles and warehouse equipment; initiation of infrastructure work; contact person for administration
• Continuous process optimization to increase productivity and quality; application of Lean tools (e.g. 5S, SFM, value stream analysis)
• Participation in budgeting and ensuring operational cost transparency
• Utilization of synergies and active participation in cross-location projects
• Responsibility for occupational safety and property; implementation of measures, training and controls; contact person during internal and external audits
• Sound training (e.g. Dipl. Leiter/in Logistik, Techniker/in HF Unternehmensprozesse with NDS Betriebswirtschaft or equivalent qualification)
• Leadership experience in warehouse and distribution logistics
• Proficient command of warehouse and distribution logistics processes
• In-depth knowledge in Lean Management for efficient design and continuous improvement of processes
• Sound technical knowledge in various systems (e.g. CRM, WMS, TMS)
• Solid understanding of business management issues
• Organized and structured way of working that ensures an overview in projects
• Readiness for continuous self- and team development as well as for the implementation of modern solution approaches
• Ability to shape and develop daily operational business together with the leadership team

Start of position as of 1. February 2027 or by arrangement.

Our offer

In addition to an independent and varied task, you can expect a collegial environment, a sympathetic team and attractive employment conditions, including certified pay equity. The benefits offered include at least 25 vacation days, very good social benefits, individual development opportunities and much more. Are you interested in this exciting new task 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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Elektro-Material AG with nine locations, the competence centers EM Licht and EM Industrie and around 780 employees is the leading wholesale company of the Swiss electrical installation industry. EM offers an assortment comprising 250'000 articles, extensive services, locally anchored advisory power with over 200 experts and efficient logistics with up to three delivery cycles daily - the best overall package. EM is integrated into the world's leading Rexel Group.