Area Operations Manager

Are you a dynamic leader with a strong passion for logistics? We're seeking an Area Manager for our logistics department in Stockholm. In this role, you will play a vital part in streamlining our rider operations, ensuring the success and high standards of our rider fleet in foodora's last-mile delivery. Your responsibilities will involve maximizing the potential of over 1000 employees. If you're ready to step into this impactful role, do not hesitate to apply today. Let's shape the future of food delivery together!

Your mission

• Lead a team of 6 direct reports and create an engaging working atmosphere.
• Monitor the rider performance on a city level and make sure the teams execute on both short term daily tasks as well as long term strategic projects.
• Focus on operational excellence, perfecting the basic but most important processes with scarce resources
• Manage rider related processes that are executed in your region (Stockholm). Although many operational tasks are delegated locally, you together with the Regional manager will create a governance structure which allows you to steer the processes where necessary
• Make sure that we follow policies, guidelines & law in terms of rider operation in your region

We are looking for a true foodorian who enjoys working in a fast paced environment and dares to go further.To thrive in this role we believe that you are a team-player with strong communication skills. If you also have an analytical approach in your work and base your decisions on data, you will come far in this role! Since you will be managing an area with more than 1000 employees, your structured and organized way of working will come well in hand.

Our selection process is continuous and the ad may close before the recruitment process is completed, if we’ve moved forward to the screening or interview phase.

Our recruitment process will include the following:

💡 Psychometric tests via Alva Labs - We use science-based methodology.

💻 Digital HR interview - Let’s get to know each other a bit better!

💼 Case interview - Do your magic and meet us face to face.

💌 Reference check - Almost there!

✔️ Background check - Final step before we’ll become colleagues.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Requirements

• University degree within a relevant area, such as Economics or Logistics
• Previous experience from leading a team or managing staff
• You communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English (Swedish or another language is a plus)
• Previous experience from analytical work with Excel

Studies have shown that women and some minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. If you are interested in this role and you have most of the skills we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply anyway