Job Description

WHAT YOU’LL DO​

As a Team Leader at our new Distribution Center (DC) in Cheb, Karlovy Vary Region, Czechia, you will lead a high-performing team to ensure daily operational excellence.

Our state-of-the-art facility, spanning nearly 250,000 sqm and set to open in the second half of 2026, will be the largest and most highly automated DC in our global network. Your key responsibilities will be:

Provide leadership, direction, and organization for your team within the department, while actively monitoring and enhancing productivityGuide, mentor, and empower your team to achieve high performance and continuous growth, while ensuring streamlined, cost-effective operationsSupport the Department Manager in driving operational excellence, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and productivityDrive process improvements and maintain operational standardsUphold compliance with safety, HR, and governance policies

By joining us during the pre-opening phase, you will play a key role in leading the testing phase and supporting a successful launch of the Distribution Center. Your pre-opening Key Responsibilities (until Go Live) will be:

Participate on the operational testing phase of warehouse processesContribute to systems, workflows, and equipment testing for functionality and efficiencyIdentify and report issues, risks, or improvement areas during testingCollaborate with cross-functional teams to follow up on testing goals and timelinesSupport training and readiness of team members for go-live operationsDocument testing outcomes and contribute to launch planning

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH​

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the DC. Your key partners will include:

Project TeamDC Management & Operations TeamsIT & Automation TeamsHuman Resources & Training Teams ​

Qualifications

WHO YOU ARE​

We are looking for people with…​

Previous experience in a similar role within a logistics or production environment to effectively lead operationsProven leadership and ability to meet operational KPIsAnalytical and problem-solving skillsClear communication and coordination abilitiesKnowledge of logistics processes, product care, and inventory accuracyUnderstanding of HR routines and workplace complianceExperience with operational testing or process validation to ensure system and workflow efficiency is a plus

And people who are…​

Supportive leader who empowers and develops othersStrong interpersonal and communication skills in dynamic operational mattersAbility to communicate in CZ & UA or CZ & EN at an intermediate levelAdaptable professionals with a positive attitude towards change and meaningful growth

WHO WE ARE​

H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.​

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. ​

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE ​
At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. ​

Employee discount card, usable for all H&M Group brands both in stores and onlineInclusion in the H&M Incentive Program (HIP)Onboarding programWork-life balance & a unique company culture and valuesThe opportunity to be among the pioneering team members of our future largest and highly automated DC globally, and to support to shape its success

Additional Information

JOIN US​

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.​

This is a full-time role located in Cheb, Karlovy Vary Region, Czechia with a local contract. As a Team Leader you will be reporting to the DC Manager directly at the current stage of the project. Sounds interesting? Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than 15.08.2025. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the career page. ​

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.​

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*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.​