CareerPlan

Head of Operations (m/w/d)

Bottrop, NORDRHEIN_WESTFALENFull-time2026-09-25 → 2026-10-25

Core

Leading and developing operations and dispatch for rail freight transport, ensuring reliable execution of traction services and orders while meeting safety and regulatory requirements.

Role type

Senior operations leader (rail freight)

Builds

Rail freight transport services and logistics solutions for customers

Domain

Rail freight transport / Logistics

Required skills

Rail freight operations leadership, Safety Management System (SMS) implementation, Regulatory compliance (AEG, EBO, TfV, EU directives), Operational planning and dispatch, Resource management (personnel, vehicles, infrastructure), Risk identification and mitigation, Reporting and KPI analysis, Digital systems proficiency

Preferred skills

Bachelor's degree in economics or technical field, Experience with digital reporting and KPI systems

Technologies

Microsoft 365, Digital operational planning and documentation systems, Digital reporting and KPI systems

Responsibilities

Lead and develop dispatch operations for rail freight, Ensure compliance with operational, safety, and regulatory requirements, Implement Safety Management System (SMS) processes, Ensure operational prerequisites regarding personnel, qualifications, routes, vehicles, and working hours, Identify deviations and risks and track necessary measures, Ensure smooth information flow between dispatch, operations, EBL, and other departments, Lead structured reporting to management and continuously improve operational processes