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.

• 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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