About the Role
Job Opening: Operations and Logistics Manager 
Get to Know Us
Host Wise is a game-changing property management company in Portugal, driven by a passion for revolutionising the vacation rental and real estate investment sectors. We connect property owners, real estate investors, tourists, and digital nomads from all corners of the world.
Lightning-fast Growth StartUp, we closed 2025 with promising numbers: Managing over +600 properties (apartments, houses and hostels), 12M€ annual revenue, 60 talented people and successfully spinning off Invest Wise and Work Wise.
Our Culture at Host Wise
At Host Wise, we are building a place where people can execute, innovate, and grow — in a culture shaped by ownership, speed, and low bureaucracy, not unnecessary meetings. We are passionate about creating a people-first environment that values growth, responsibility, and innovation. We believe in:
- Prioritizing accountability and autonomy in decision-making;
- Investing in personal and professional development;
- Fostering a collaborative, transparent, and inclusive workplace.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting directly to the COO, this role will focus primarily on leading the Maintenance Operations, ensuring efficiency, operational excellence, and cost control, while also overseeing the Warehouse and Fleet Operations. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on, strategic professional who thrives in dynamic environments and is eager to lead operational execution while continuously improving processes
- Lead and Manage Maintenance Operations: Supervise daily maintenance team, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost control while implementing preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.
- Oversee Fleet Operations: Manage the company fleet, ensuring proper maintenance, inspections, and performance optimization to minimize downtime and improve utilization.
- Manage Warehouse Operations: Supervise warehouse logistics, ensuring efficient storage, organization, and space utilization to support operational needs.
- Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the maintenance & warehousing team, ensuring high performance, clear goals, and alignment with operational objectives.
- Vendor and Supplier Management: Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors for maintenance, fleet, and warehouse services, ensuring quality and cost-efficiency.
- Budget and Cost Control: Monitor and control maintenance budgets, track costs, and implement cost-saving initiatives to ensure efficient resource management.
- Support Scalability and Growth: Collaborate with the COO to scale operations, supporting the growth of properties, warehouse space, and fleet as the company expands.
- Organize and prepare the invoicing process for maintenance services provided to property owners
Requirements
Skills for the Role
- Professional Experience: 5 years of hands-on experience in operations, with a strong focus on logistic, team management and operational efficiency. Experience in warehouse and fleet management is a plus.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Industrial) or other education program related to Operations Management.
- Analytical and Technical Skills: Strong ability to analyze data and optimize operational processes. Hands-on experience with Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Cost and Budget Management: Proven experience in cost control, supplier negotiation, and budget management for maintenance, warehouse, and fleet operations
- Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development, ensuring alignment with company goals and driving a collaborative and productive work environment.
Our Benefits
- Premium Equipment: Laptop or iMac with 60% company contribution for remote or hybrid work;
- Health Insurance: 100% covered to ensure your well-being;
- Transportation: Monthly transportation pass fully paid for travel in Porto metropolitan area;
- Well-being: Access to private gym and personal trainers classes;
- Hybrid Work & Flexibility: Option for hybrid work with flexible hours.
- A place where you can execute, innovate and grow — no bureaucracy, no unnecessary meetings.
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