Operations Manager Poland
Who is DESOTEC?
DESOTEC, founded in 1990, is the leading provider of mobile filtration solutions in Europe and has been building a strong and growing presence in the United States since 2023. Thanks to its unique, flexible, circular service concept and the extensive expertise built up over many decades, DESOTEC unburdens its industrial customers and helps industries grow and thrive while reducing the environmental impact of their operations.
DESOTEC's customer base is constantly growing thanks to a strong focus on 24/7 service and a commitment to design and deliver the best purification solution in close dialogue with the customer. DESOTEC has about 450 employees worldwide, all committed to helping protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across industries. DESOTEC is part of EQT, an international Swedish investment group. In 2026, the company also earned its second consecutive EcoVadis Gold rating for sustainability, placing it among the top 5% of companies assessed worldwide.
Further information is available at desotec.com. Follow @desotec on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
Your tasks & responsibilities?
You work closely with our sales team and international colleagues, ensuring we deliver top quality and excellent service to our customers.
Your role is broad, dynamic, and full of ownership:
- You take the lead in the day-to-day operations of the site and step in whenever needed
- You ensure that everything runs smoothly — from safety and quality to customer satisfaction
- You manage and optimize stock, filter fleet, and team performance
- You plan ahead: setting up timelines, budgets, and priorities, and keeping everything on track
- You lead projects and make sure they are delivered on time and within budget
- You look at processes with a critical eye and improve them together with international colleagues
- You ensure everything is fully compliant with regulations, including permits and cross-border requirements
- You support your team where needed — from logistics to administration
- You report directly to the European Supply Chain Director.
Who are you?
- You’re someone who enjoys combining people leadership, operational excellence, and data-driven thinking.
- You live in the Gdańsk area and enjoy being present on-site daily, close to your operations
- You speak Polish and English fluently
- You have experience in operations, logistics, or supply chain management
- You have a strong affinity with data and performance tracking — you don’t just feel what’s happening, you know it
- You feel comfortable working in an international environment(or are excited to grow into it)
- You are a natural leader who knows how to motivate and guide a team
- You have a hands-on mindset — you don’t wait, you act
- You bring structure and clarity, even in complex situations
- You are analytical and curious — always looking for ways to improve
- You dare to question the status quo and drive change
- You communicate openly and bring people along in your ideas
- You stay calm under pressure and adapt easily
- You are eager to learn and take ownership
- You want to contribute to a more sustainable future
What does your team look like?
What's in it for you?
Of course, in return for your dedication and enthusiasm, you receive a lot:
A competitive salary: We offer a market-based gross salary, depending on your experience.
Additional benefits
To optimize your salary package, we provide, among others:
- Group insurance
- Medical care
- Holiday allowance
- Laundry allowance of 100 PLN net
- Phone and laptop
- Company car with fuel card
Tailored vacation days: You benefit from 20 to 26 paid vacation days, depending on your diploma and work experience, complemented by 11 public holidays. In addition, there is no collective closure, allowing you to plan your leave flexibly.
Grow as an (active) character: You will have every opportunity to deepen your knowledge in your new role and to grow both personally and professionally through an extensive training offering.
Structured onboarding: We provide every new colleague with a personalized onboarding plan, so you can smoothly integrate into your team, our tools, and DESOTEC’s mission from day one.
Fun and relaxation: Each team receives a team-building budget – you decide how to spend it!
Extras: During the winter period, meals are provided by DESOTEC.
About us
Our purpose and mission?
At DESOTEC, we are committed to building a cleaner, greener world for all. We strive to helping protect the planet by driving positive ecological change across all industries. Witness our mission with your own eyes in the DESOTEC purpose movie.Curious to find out more about your potential future employer? Check out www.desotec.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram via @desotec.
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