Are you that entrepreneurial people manager who connects at every level? Do you know how to use vision and decisiveness to empower your employees and take Koopman Cargo to the next level? Then read on, because in this important position you will be an inspiration, motivator and pacesetter of Koopman Cargo’s entire operation. You lead the planning departments and operational administration, you are part of the management team and report to the management. Together with your clients, you create new innovative solutions and know how to implement them hands-on. Although you do not shy away from a challenge, you are able to set realistic goals and manage customer expectations and exceed them. You have an optimistic attitude and know how to bring out the best in your people . Koopman’s core values fit you and how you are in your work and challenge you to get one step closer to the common goal every day.

Job Requirements Manager Operations

• HBO working and thinking level with education in the field of logistics or transport engineering
• Multiple years of experience in transportation management and directing operational departments
• English and German are self-explanatory
• Analytical thinking, innovative and communicative strong
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented people manager

Company Profile

Our client, Koopman Cargo BV transports loads for the paper and cardboard industry and also performs dedicated distribution for a number of regular clients. This makes Koopman Cargo one of the largest trailer operators in the Benelux and Ruhr regions. The various sites in the Netherlands are controlled by the central planning in Nijkerk. Koopman Cargo BV is part of the Koopman Logistics Group, a true family business that started as a one-man operation in 1930. Koopman Logistics Group is today one of the larger transportation and logistics companies in the Netherlands. To transport cars and other goods, some 480 tractor units are on the road daily at home and abroad. In addition to transportation, they offer various complementary logistics services. In total, Koopman Logistics Group has about 1,000 employees. Koopman Logistics Group aims to offer existing and new customers innovative logistics solutions that: *provide demonstrable added value *produce higher quality *cost savings for its customers

Company culture

Koopman Cargo BV is a professional hands-on logistics service provider. The culture is open, results-oriented and exudes a fresh competent atmosphere with an eye for development and advancement opportunities. Koopman’s core values are:

1. Always put the customer first

2. Together, with passion and respect

3. Servant

4. Reliable in everything

5. Better every day

Employment

Dynamic work environment Working in a transparent environment Good working atmosphere and competitive salary 

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