COME TO BUILD THE BUSINESS OF THE FUTURE
At DHL, our business is logistics, but people are our passion. We are one of the most innovative and culturally diverse companies on the planet, providing unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development.
We truly are a "Best Place to Work."
If this sounds like a team you'd like to join, keep reading.
We are looking for a
Site Manager – Bologna
.
The successful candidate will lead operations at our new
Bologna site
, taking full responsibility for
operational performance, people, safety, financial results and customer relationship
.
What Will You Do
Warehouse Management:
organize and plan daily activities in line with customer requirements, ensuring efficient management of operational flows, inventory, inbound and outbound activities, returns and materials.
Take full
operational and financial responsibility
for managing a safe, efficient and profitable site, ensuring high operational standards for both the organization and the customer.
Lead the
change mindset towards standardization, operational excellence and continuous improvement
.
Manage, engage and develop a large operational team of approximately
250 employees
, fostering accountability, performance and collaboration.
Build and maintain
strong, long-term relationships with customers
, ensuring service excellence and alignment with business expectations.
Monitor the site's




organizational structure and span of control
, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Lead by example, reinforcing behaviors aligned with
DHL culture, leadership principles and operational standards
.
Manage external providers supporting the site's general services, including
security, infrastructure and maintenance
.
Ensure full compliance with
safety, quality and operational standards
, promoting a strong safety culture across the site.
Requirements
Master's degree
in Engineering, Economics or a related field.
Solid experience in
Logistics / Supply Chain
, preferably gained in complex or industrial environments.
Significant experience in
direct people management
, ideally within large operational teams.
Proven track record in
people leadership and industrial relations / union management
.
Fluent English
.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to define and successfully deploy a
strategic plan for the site
.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of
Lean Manufacturing, WCM, TPM, Six Sigma
or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong customer orientation and ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Team player
with a proactive, collaborative and positive mindset.

📌 Site Manager (Bologna)
🏢 DHL Supply Chain
📍 Bologna