Site Manager - Distribution Center (m/w/d)

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world's widest portfolio and service network, we - Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together.

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

We are now looking for a

Site Manager, Distribution Center Kampen

To join our team managing global spare parts deliveries. The position is permanent, located in Kampen, The Netherlands.

What you will be doing

The position of Site Manager, Distribution Center in Kampen (CDC) is responsible for the overall management of the CDC Kampen site, ensuring it is fully operational and managing our partners for warehousing as well as facility management. The role is key for our operations in CDC and is measured through various KPIs in place for CDC warehousing and facility, such as On-Time Packing, Stock Accuracy, and Uptime of Automation. In addition to working with external partners, this position will also work with internal stakeholders, both directly reporting into this position and through cooperation with other managers. As Site Manager, this position will also support both internal and external customer visits as well as maintain a good relationship with local authorities.

As Site Manager, your work will focus on these responsibilities

• Lead, manage and report the status of warehousing- and facility-related activities.
• Ensure that CDC Kampen operations are performed safely, efficiently and with high quality, with a focus on own responsibility area whilst supporting colleagues where needed.
• Define and implement initiatives and new practices to drive continuous improvement. Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and learning on-site, encouraging innovation and problem-solving.
• Collaborates and acts as the primary connector between the wider organization and stakeholders of CDC Kampen. Ensures shared awareness and alignment of site activities with overall timelines and business objectives.
• Define and implement site policies, guidelines, and standards to ensure a safe working environment and good operational performance. Ensures compliance with regulations and company guidelines such as HSE and quality standards.
• Support internal and external communication in line with company policies.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English as well as Dutch
• Strong leadership abilities
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent team-building skills, both with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work on-site in CDC Kampen on a full-time basis
• Strong knowledge of contract and agreement management
• Business and managerial orientation
• More than 5 years' experience working in an international business environment
• Logistics and warehouse management experience is highly desirable

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other's growth, and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don't always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to [email protected] with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.