Deputy Manager – Sorting Operations

Eurotex is a well-established company with over 25 years of solid experience in textiles recovery and second-hand clothes sorting and trading operations. Under its TexCycle brand, the company offers a variety of recovery services and solutions, including clothing and footwear collection, sorting, repair, retail and recycling.

Our aspiration is a better future through sustainability, awareness and culture. Our goal is to transform our business and to support others in their transformation by applying the principles of circular economy.

Scope of the Role

The Deputy Manager – Sorting Operations supports the Sorting Operations Manager in overseeing daily operations with the goal of improving production efficiency, increasing overall production volumes, and maintaining product quality.

The role combines hands-on operational execution, people coordination, and process improvement, while being fully capable of replacing the Manager when required and supporting the setup and scaling of operations in newly opened sorting centers.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Support execution of the production program and operational plans according to defined KPIs
• Monitor and improve sorting and operational processes
• Support and partially manage staff and middle management teams
• Support inventory and stock management
• Resolve internal and external operational issues
• Act as operational lead in the absence of the Sorting Operations Manager
• Support scaling and standardization of operations in new sorting centers

Duties

• Support monitoring of business volumes and timely processing of orders
• Track and support KPIs such as productivity, absenteeism, and efficiency
• Perform basic data analysis to identify recurring operational problems and support solutions
• Regularly inspect work areas and processes to identify improvement opportunities
• Identify and address operational inefficiencies (downtime, workflow gaps, quality issues)
• Ensure proper allocation of personnel, equipment, and materials on assigned areas
• Support and implement process improvements on a rolling basis
• Monitor employee performance and productivity
• Conduct regular operational check-ins with team leaders and staff
• Provide feedback and operational guidance to employees
• Support inventory level tracking and stock availability
• Collaborate daily with other business units (logistics, planning, technical, product, quality)

Manager Replacement & Scaling Responsibilities

• Fully replace the Sorting Operations Manager during absences, including:

o Operational decision-making

o Staff coordination and prioritization

o KPI monitoring and issue escalation

• Travel to newly opened or ramp-up sorting centers to:

o Support implementation of operational standards

o Transfer know-how and best practices

o Support stabilization of productivity and quality

• Support benchmarking of sorting operations and application of best practices across sites

People Development & Team Support

• Support development of sorting facility teams and middle management
• Assist in building strong supervisors and team leaders
• Contribute to succession planning and team continuity
• Promote operational discipline, engagement, and accountability

Requirements

• Experience and knowledge in production or operations management
• Experience in a supervisory, deputy от management role
• Knowledge of operational KPIs and basic budgeting concepts
• Experience in reporting or supporting reporting on production metrics
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Result-oriented and hands-on mindset
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP software
• Attention to detail
• Fluency in English
• Willingness to travel when required

Eurotex's operations, partners and team interweave a wide variety of people, cultures and professional experience. We strive to attract wonderful people with a wide range of knowledge, skills and expertise, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for diversity in the workplace, we are the right company for you!

In case you want to become part of our team, please send us your current CV. Approved candidates will be invited for an interview.

Benefits

• Stable job and career development opportunities
• Interesting and challenging work in a fast-growing company
• Attractive and competitive salary
• Opportunities to develop and improve your professional competencies
• Home Office policy
• Food vouchers
• Multisport card at a discounted price
• Excellent working conditions and professional work environment