Careers at GADOT Germany

Logistics Operations Manager (m/f/d) with a Focus on Hazardous Materials and Contract Logistics

GADOT is a leading provider of services across the chemical industry’s value chain. The Group’s integrated service portfolio encompasses everything from production and procurement to marketing and distribution of liquid chemicals and solids, oils, lubricants, fuel additives, and other products for a wide range of sectors and industries. GADOT’s logistics divisions operate tank storage terminals, warehouses, packaging and filling lines, as well as a fleet of chemical tankers, road tankers, and trucks. With its extensive network of company-owned locations and reliable partners, the Group offers sophisticated international supply chain and logistics solutions.

At our facility in Frankfurt am Main, GADOT Germany GmbH—headquartered in Düsseldorf—operates a modern high-bay warehouse for the safe handling and storage of hazardous materials, with a capacity of approximately 22,000 pallet spaces. From there, we handle both direct production supply and the worldwide shipment of hazardous materials by road, rail, and sea.

To strengthen our team and ensure that we maintain our high quality and safety standards over the long term, we are seeking a proactive, assertive, and customer-focused individual for our logistics site in Frankfurt—which specializes in hazardous materials and contract logistics—to start as soon as possible in the role of:

At the Location:

Frankfurt am Main

Your Tasks:

  • Operational Management: You will have overall operational responsibility for ensuring that all logistics processes at our site run safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
  • Leadership & Motivation: You lead, motivate, and develop your operational team directly on the shop floor and exemplify a hands-on approach.
  • Customer Support & Service Excellence: You will maintain regular operational communication with our customers and serve as the primary point of contact for all location-related matters. In addition, you will work with Key Account Management to further develop operational SLAs and SOPs and ensure compliance with them.
  • Safety & Compliance (HSE): Compliance with legal regulations and internal safety and environmental standards is your top priority. You work closely with the hazardous materials and occupational safety officers and actively promote a culture of safety in the workplace.
  • Process Optimization: You analyze existing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and continuously optimize warehouse processes in terms of efficiency, quality, and workplace safety.

Requirements:

We’re not looking for a purely theoretical strategist, but rather a strong leader with a “can-do” attitude and a strong focus on the customer.

  • Leadership: You know how to motivate employees, delegate responsibility, and successfully implement changes together with your team.
  • Solid Education: A successfully completed degree in logistics or supply chain management, advanced training leading to a master craftsman certification or a degree in business administration with a focus on logistics, or a comparable qualification with relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in the field of hazardous materials: Several years of leadership experience in an operational logistics role, preferably in the field of hazardous materials, and a thorough understanding of relevant laws and regulations.
  • Operational Strength: You are characterized by a strong hands-on approach. You love shaping processes directly on-site and solving problems pragmatically.
  • Communication Skills: You have a confident, professional demeanor and demonstrate assertiveness and empathy when interacting with employees and customers.
  • Analytical Thinking & IT Skills: Proficiency in using common warehouse management systems (WMS) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Language skills: Fluent German and a good command of English for communicating with customers.

What We Offer You:

  • Attractive package: Performance-based compensation, including a company car for personal use, as well as a company pension plan and opportunities for professional development.
  • Responsibility from Day One: A challenging and varied role in a stable and growing market.
  • Quick decision-making: Flat hierarchies and the freedom to contribute your own ideas and actively help shape the workplace.
  • Employee Benefits: Capital-forming benefits, a variety of employee discounts, and free beverages
  • Team Spirit: A motivated team that looks forward to your support and input.

 

If we have piqued your interest and you would like to achieve success with us, we look forward to receiving your detailed application materials—preferably by email—including your salary expectations and your start date, at: bewerbung.germany@gadot.com.

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About Us

GADOT is an international enterprise specializing in logistics solutions for the chemical industry as well as other sectors. Leveraging our global network and state-of-the-art infrastructure, we create efficient and sustainable supply chains. As part of an internationally networked organization, you will operate in an environment that explicitly fosters rapid decision-making and autonomous working.

Sounds exciting? Apply easily by email with your CV – we look forward to meeting you! bewerbung.germany@gadot.com

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