Your Used Cooking Oil, Tomorrow’s Biofuel – Driving Sustainable Change
We are looking for a highly skilled Operations Director to lead and optimize the logistics and distribution operations within the hospitality sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring efficient processes, timely deliveries, and exceptional service levels. This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and experience in managing operations within a fast-paced logistics environment.
Your Responsibilities as Operations and Logistics Manager:
- Strategy & Execution:
Develop and implement efficient logistics and distribution strategies aligned with growth objectives and customer expectations. Track KPIs to ensure operational performance and profitability. - Warehouse, Fleet & Supply Chain Management:
Oversee warehouse operations, fleet management, and inventory control to ensure accurate and timely deliveries. Collaborate with suppliers and 3PL partners to optimize the supply chain, reduce lead times, and minimize waste. - Team Leadership & Development:
Lead and develop cross-functional teams (warehouse, logistics, dispatch). Foster a culture of high performance and continuous improvement, ensuring the right team structure and staffing levels. - Customer & Relationship Management:
Maintain strong relationships with hospitality clients and ensure service excellence. Address complaints proactively and align operations with sales and customer service goals. - Budgeting, Finance & Compliance:
Manage operational budgets and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality. Analyze financial reports and ensure compliance with regulations, safety standards, and sustainability policies.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Proven ability to manage complex logistics and supply chain operations
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Expertise in warehouse management systems and transport management systems. Experience with Odoo ERP is a plus.
Why Choose Quatra?
- A sustainable and innovative company—driving real environmental impact.
- A high-growth, dynamic environment—Barcelona-based with nationwide reach.
- A family-owned business with a pragmatic, hands-on culture and fast decision-making.
- A key leadership role—where your impact is immediate and visible.
- Attractive salary + performance-based bonus.
- A clear career path—opportunities for growth, leadership, and international expansion.
What Do We Expect from You?
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Process Engineer, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- A high level of proficiency in both English and Spanish is required for daily communication and reporting to our headquarters and with the team.
- Experience in operations management, preferably within the fields of logistics, distribution, or hospitality.
- Experience in managing teams and overseeing multiple distribution centers.
- Proven track record of delivering operational improvements and meeting KPIs.
- Knowledge of relevant compliance and health & safety regulations in Spain.
Apply now!
If you are an experienced professional ready to roll up your sleaves and want to play a crucial role in Quatra’s rapid expansion, we want to hear from you! Send your application to jobs.es@quatra.comand become our next Operations and Logistics Manager!
About Quatra
Quatra is the European market leader in the collection and processing of used cooking oil. The oil we collect from over 150,000 customers is processed into a raw material for sustainable biofuel, which saves more than 90% CO2 compared to regular diesel. In doing so, we play a crucial role in making Europe more sustainable and carbon neutral by 2050 (European Green Deal).
We achieve this with the help of 700 enthusiastic employees across 10 countries (headquarters in Lokeren, Belgium), all working towards one goal: delivering the best service, at the best price, in the most ecological way. As a family-run company, the right mindset is key. We are looking for motivated individuals who fit our company culture of solution-oriented and independent working.