Operation Manager - Turkey

Who We Are:

Hello! We are OPLOG, Turkey’s leading tech-enabled fulfillment startup enabling e-commerce brands across Europe to streamline and optimize their post-purchase fulfillment operations.  We enable e-commerce brands to operate in various markets without physical boundaries through our international fulfillment networks with the ability to track all the inventory and operational processes.
Recognized by Deloitte as Turkey’s fastest-growing tech company, we raised €11 million from one of Turkey’s leading investment funds, Esas Private Equity. Our goal is to be #1 best fulfillment technology in the industry. But wait, there is more! We work with global companies such as SONY, Tupperware, Rossmann, and many local champions.
As one of the first companies to utilize proprietary robotics technology in our fulfillment centers, we aim to support and propel brands beyond industry 4.0 transformation. Similarly, by creating a reliable and connected fulfillment infrastructure, we can help big and small brands scale their businesses by allowing them to focus on their products, not the delivery journey.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and supervise front-line supervisors depending on location and associates in outbound or inbound operations in a Fulfilment Centre.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the operation.
• Strategic planning and forecasting; assign and direct work, appraise performance, rewarding and disciplin employees, and resolving problems
• Mentor, train and develop the Area Managers and indirect reports.
• Standard Operating Procedures development and roll-out.
• High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
  
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and communicate with senior leadership.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is desired.
• Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge.
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills and ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions.
• Willingness to roll up their sleeves and do whatever is necessary; general manager / owner
  
• Ability to clearly communicate data insights to others.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or related field
• 5-7 years of experience, 2+ years management experience in a manufacturing, production or distribution environment.
• Able to flexible working hours.
• Ability to drive process improvements and the ability to keep pace with our explosive growth while motivating others to meet the challenges of an extremely deadline-driven environment.
• Prior experience or use of Lean/Six Sigma
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel is required, including use of lookups and pivot tables.
• Speak, write, and read fluently in English and Turkish.
• Familiarity with WMS systems