Operations Manager – Bilingual (French/English)

About the role

Skechers European Distribution Center is seeking a bilingual Operations Manager to lead daily activities in a highly automated environment. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will oversee multiple departments and ensure that production targets, budgets, and safety standards are consistently met.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise daily operations to achieve monthly objectives while respecting budgets, deadlines and safety regulations.
• Develop short‑, medium‑ and long‑term business plans and monitor KPIs for each department.
• Lead, coach and evaluate a team of approximately 150 employees together with Team Leaders and Leads.
• Maintain a strong safety culture by enforcing health‑and‑safety guidelines and keeping the workplace clean and organized.
• Optimize automated processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with teams, social partners and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of managerial experience in an automated or production environment.
• Fluent in English and proficient in French.
• Charismatic leader with strong negotiation and conflict‑management skills.
• Customer‑ and results‑oriented, able to work under pressure and adapt to change.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Familiarity with Warehouse Control System (WCS).
• Experience with AS400 systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Office Suite.

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a large, dynamic team in a global Fortune 500 company.
• Collaborative, diverse workplace that values inclusion.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.