Site Manager

In your role as a Site Manager you are responsible for managing day‑to‑day site operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, performance, quality, and budget compliance, while leading teams to achieve business objectives. You will lead end-to-end site operations — managing inbound and outbound flows, customer service, transport coordination, and workforce planning. You will build and guide a high-performance team while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency every day. You will work closely with cross-functional colleagues across our global network. What will you do? Ensure smooth operation of site activities Plan and oversee production activities Manage budget and operating costs Define performance objectives and action plans to achieve them Ensure the quality of products or services Negotiate with suppliers and customers Ensure full compliance with health and safety standards to protect employees’ wellbeing Lead, coach, and motivate teams Anticipate future needs of site and business Manage risks and operational challenges Who are we looking for? Automation-savvy operations leader – with experience in high-automation or AS/RS warehouse environments and strong understanding of WMS/WCS and data tools (e.g., Power BI). Greenfield scale-up experience – proven ability to lead through construction, commissioning, ramp-up, and stabilization in a new-site environment. P L and performance ownership – comfortable managing operational budgets, productivity levers, and financial KPIs to ensure efficient, profitable site performance. People builder culture shaper – skilled at hiring, developing, and leading multidisciplinary teams, fostering accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. Hands-on analytical – able to operate strategically while staying close to operations, using data to drive decision-making and problem-solving. Resilient, adaptable, and growth-driven – thrives in a fast-growth, technology-driven environment with evolving priorities. Fluent in English and German, any other European languages is a plus.