Founded in 2014 in the Czech Republic, Rohlik is the European leader of e-grocery in Central Europe.
Already active in the Czech Republic (Rohlik.cz), Hungary (Kifli.hu) and Austria (Gurkerl.at), in Germany (Knuspr.de) and in Romania (Sezamo.ro). By owning its end-to-end operations, including all technology in-house, Rohlik provides a superior customer experience and the freshest food from local farmers and artisans, as well as a broad supermarket selection.
At Rohlik, we grow fast — and that growth only works when operations, processes and people move together. Now we’re launching a brand-new, highly automated fulfillment center, and that creates a rare opportunity: to join a site from the very beginning and help shape how it works from day one.
We’re looking for an Operations Manager who will lead a core shift, manage a team of Area Managers to drive high performance, and help turn a new building into a high-performing operation. This is the kind of role where you don’t inherit years of legacy. You help build the setup, influence the standards, and leave a visible footprint from the start.
Why this role is exciting
- You’ll join at the launch of a new fulfillment center, which means real influence from day one.
- You won’t just maintain existing ways of working — you’ll help build, shape and establish operational processes from scratch.
- A new site means new teams, new automation tech, new habits and a real chance to set the culture the right way from the beginning.
- You’ll work at the intersection of leadership, automation, shift-level performance and continuous improvement.
- You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams like OpEx, Automation, HR, IT, and Transport to solve live challenges.
- This is a role for someone who thrives on startup energy, likes dynamic situations, visible impact and building something that will scale.
What you’ll do
As Operations Manager, you will lead a core shift, managing a team of Area Managers to drive high performance across safety, quality, and productivity.
You will:
- Own the shift: Drive shift-level operational performance, safety compliance, and labor management
- Lead & develop: Coach, mentor and scale your team of Area Managers, ensuring optimal staffing, skills, and readiness
- Work with cross-functional teams (Automation, OpEx, HR, IT, Transport) to solve live challenges and align resources
- Monitor site KPIs, conduct root-cause analyses, and champion a continuous improvement culture
- Support implementation of new processes, tools and automated systems across the fulfillment center
- Drive standardisation, safety compliance and best-practice adoption in a new operational environment
- Support operations during peak periods, weekends and holidays with hands-on problem-solving
- Build an environment with stronger standards, better processes and an engaging, high-energy culture from Day 1
- Drive your shift to successful outcomes and help teams adopt new ways of working smoothly and consistently
What we’re looking for
- 5+ years of experience in operations, logistics or manufacturing management
- Proven track record of managing large teams in fast-paced environments
- Strong analytical mindset, data-driven decision-making and problem-solving approach
- Excellent communication, coordination and leadership skills
- High school leaving exam (Abitur/Matura) or higher education
- Proficiency in English
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays to support operations
Nice to have:
- University degree or MBA in a related field
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with WMS tools and high-volume automated fulfillment operations
What’s in it for you
- Fair reward – You’ll get an attractive fixed salary, with no bonus games or politics. Great work deserves clear and fair recognition.
- Good food every day – You can enjoy a free lunch every day, plus fresh fruit and vegetables at work. Because good food fuels good work.
- Extra time off – We know rest matters. In addition to statutory vacation, you can also take extra paid time off by agreement, always with shift planning and operational needs in mind.
- Xtra membership – You’ll get free Xtra membership and 10% cashback on all purchases on Rohlik.cz.
- Sport & wellbeing – Stay active through company sports challenges or a subsidised Multisport card.
- A safe work environment – You’ll work in a modern warehouse with the equipment and support you need to do your job well and safely.
- A team that pulls together – Collaboration matters in warehouse operations. You’ll be part of a team where people support each other, keep the pace and handle daily operations together.
- Work that matters – Thanks to your work, fresh food reaches thousands of customers on time. Every well-delivered change has a real impact on how the site performs every day.