Country Operations Manager - Spain

Country Operations Manager - Spain

Date : Mar 7, 2025

Location : BI, ES, 48508 Sant Just Desvern, B, ES, 08960

Location : Bilbao or Barcelona

Country : Spain

Requisition Number : 37300

This is an amazing opportunity to join Olleco Bunge . As a COUNTRY OPERATIONS MANAGER , you will collaborate closely with the Director of Operations for the UK and Europe to ensure that all depot and company teams meet their agreed KPIs while adhering to safety compliance standards and driving the business toward achieving its strategic objectives.

“In October 2022, Bunge, a leading producer of plant-based oils, and Olleco, the renewables division of ABP Food Group and the UK’s leading collector of used cooking oil, announced a 50 / 50 joint venture agreement to create Olleco Bunge , a business that encompasses the full lifecycle of edible oils.”

The solutions and services we offer address environmental and energy security challenges from key markets in Europe, helping our customers to operate more sustainably.

We supply a range of high quality, sustainable cooking oils.

We collect used cooking oil which is used to create high quality biofuels for transport.

We help food companies to enter the circular economy.

Biodiesel from used cooking oils delivers significantly higher greenhouse gas savings.

Note : you are ideally located in Bilbao or Barcelona to obtain this job.

The Country Operations Manager for Spain is accountable for the performance of all current and future Olleco Bunge sites within Spain. Key responsibilities include ensuring safe and efficient operations that align with budgetary goals, expanding market share through organic growth and new product and service introductions, while optimising efficiencies from previous acquisitions.

Key focus required to consolidate newly acquired businesses into one efficient team to realise the goal of being the largest UCO collector and Fresh oil provider in Spain.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

HEALTH & SAFETY – Lead and promote a strong safety culture across all areas of responsibility, ensuring that depot operations and team activities are carried out safely and in compliance with the company’s health and safety policies.

COMPLIANCE – Foster a culture of compliance, ensuring all sites and teams strictly adhere to the company’s policies and procedures across all areas of responsibility.

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT – Develop the operation structure needed within the current team to enhance engagement and retention while achieving business objectives safely and compliantly. Oversee all aspects of line management, ensuring that new employees through acquisition and new recruitment undergo comprehensive induction, training, and development programs. Collaborate with HR to maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.

COACHING – Support team development and performance using a coaching approach.

STRATEGY – Collaborate with the Director of Operations (UK / EUR) to support the creation, implementation, and execution of an effective business strategy that drives growth, margin, and efficiency, aligning with Olleco Bunge’s current and long-term goals.

GROWTH, REVENUE & MARGINS – Work with the appropriate colleagues throughout Olleco Bunge, Bunge & Olleco to support the delivery of agreed growth, revenue and margins through new business, existing business retention, the identification of further acquisitions and the introduction of new products and services. Drive the effective integration of acquisitions.

PERFORMANCE – Responsible for the performance of the allocated depots overall and by individual location.

REPORTING – Attend meetings when requested and present on overall business performance, areas of success and concern. Report to the business on a regular and ad-hoc basis as required. Deliver regular reports which can be used by senior management to make informed decisions.

KPI’s – Use KPI’s to monitor performance and trends and act accordingly.

BUDGET – Responsible for all depots and budgets for operations within Spain and performance measured against this.

INNOVATION – Identify opportunities to innovate around the current operational offering and arrangements and ensure the Company remains efficient and up to date.

PROJECTS – Undertake projects which encompass areas outside of allocated depots and teams.

OTHER APPROPRIATE TASKS – Undertake other reasonable tasks and activities as requested by the organisation.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT – Continuously look for ways for all Spanish based businesses to work smarter.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :

Bachelor’s degree in a related field / professional qualification.

Proficiency in English and Spanish.

• / - 7 years of experience in Logistics, Industrial, Manufacturing, Commercial or Project Management is required.

Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills. Good commercial acumen and sense of urgency.

Attention to detail. Resilient and determined, enjoys challenges and able to overcome them positively.

Recognised Health and Safety qualification preferred.

Willingness to travel as needed (50% of your time).

Previous roles in operations relating to national logistics.

Ideally multi drop delivery.

Some experience of basic bulk liquid processing preferred.

Proven track record in building and developing depots and business across Spain.

Proven ability to resolve commercial challenges and manage customer demands.

Demonstrable people management skills – able to engage and motivate.

Identified and delivered improvements.

Experience of using data to identify opportunities to improve performance and delivering this.

If this description reflects your profile or ambition, we’re looking forward to seeing your application by hitting apply!

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Please note that the preselected candidate will join us through a permanent contract with Olleco Bunge.

Acquisition by agencies is not appreciated, we do not use agencies at this moment for our recruitment. Open proposals of candidates are at own risk.

OLLECO BUNGE is on a mission to help protect the planet, working together with thousands of food service businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by hundreds and thousands of tones.

With over 1,000 colleagues in multiple sites nationwide, delivering excellent performance, we supply premium cooking oils and collect organic waste which is then converted into renewable energy. Within a diverse, inclusive, and open environment, you will have the chance to contribute to our culture and help us maintain our reputation for operational excellence.

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