Drive Operational Excellence in a Dynamic and Fast-Paced Environment!

Samskip is a leader in providing modern and sustainable logistics solutions throughout Europe. We focus on delivering high-quality service and building lasting relationships with our partners. In Poland, we have been expanding for 8 years, with operations in Gdansk and Bydgoszcz.

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for service delivery, supplier management, and operational efficiency? Do you thrive in a dynamic, entrepreneurial setting where ownership, innovation, and customer focus are key? If so, Samskip is looking for you!

We are seeking an Operations Manager to join our growing team in Gdansk. In this newly established role, you will drive end-to-end service delivery, manage supplier performance, lead a team, and negotiate service customization with our partners. This role requires a strategic mindset, a hands-on approach, and the ability to balance cost control with service excellence having customer in mind. 

Main responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the daily operations ensuring optimal performance and alignment with company goals.
• Manage and evaluate supplier performance to ensure high-quality service standards.
• Lead and develop an operations team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Utilize data analytics to support decision-making and drive operational efficiency.
• Drive cost optimization while maintaining high service levels.
• Own standard and actual area costings of truck and rail
• Navigate ambiguity and multitask effectively in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
• Collaborate with internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders to drive operational success and achieve strategic objectives.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in transport logistics, experience in multimodal, intermodal, or rail operations is a plus.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in PowerBI or similar analytical tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability to change.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Curiosity and being open to ongoing learning.  

What we offer:

• Stable cooperation based on employee agreement or B2B contract
• Remote work - 1 day per week.
• Work in a pet friendly office in Garnizon
• A key leadership position with real influence on operational strategy and decision-making.
• Professional growth opportunities within a company that embraces innovation, customer solutions, and a bias for action.
• A culture that values employee feedback, continuous learning, and career development.