Operations Manager - Oslo
ABOUT US
Indie Campers is the leading campervan marketplace, on a mission to make road trips accessible to everyone. With a fully digital booking experience and a customer-first approach, we’ve hosted 300,000+ travelers from 170+ countries and delivered over 1M+ nights on the road.
We offer short-term RV rentals, long-term subscriptions, and the option to buy one of our campervans. We’re a fast-growing, tech-driven company looking for top talent to help build the future of road travel.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for an Operations Manager to lead daily execution across a group of 5–8 depots and approximately 300–450 vehicles. Work is carried out from Oslo, with short visits to depots outside Norway.
Reporting to the District Manager, you’ll lead Operations Supervisors and their depot teams, ensuring vehicles are ready and delivered on time, teams have the right staffing and knowledge, and operating standards are consistently followed.
This is a hands-on, field-based leadership position. You’ll be based at the largest depot within your assigned group, travel frequently between locations, and serve as the first escalation point for critical operational issues.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?
Lead operational performance across 5-8 depots, delivering service, productivity, quality, and cost targets
Manage, coach, and develop Operations Supervisors, setting clear daily and weekly expectations
Ensure vehicles are ready, safe, clean, and available for on-time customer check-ins and check-outs
Monitor daily and weekly KPIs, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions
Manage labor, overtime, scheduling, productivity, and operating expenses within the approved budget
Coordinate workforce coverage across locations, particularly during seasonal and operational peaks
Ensure consistent execution of SOPs, safety standards, compliance requirements, and people practices
Resolve escalated operational and customer issues and prevent recurrence
Implement new processes, systems, and district initiatives across assigned depots
Technical preparation and preventive fleet maintenance programme
Root cause analysis of recurring failures
Design and implementation of in-house repairs and spare parts inventory
Technical vehicle compliance (EU vehicle inspections and gas system safety)
Lean methodologies and statistical quality control applied to vehicle turnaround
Quantitative planning of demand, fleet capacity, and staffing
Report performance, risks, and resource needs to the District Manager
Visit each assigned depot weekly or fortnightly and complete at least one frontline shift per month
Serve as the first escalation point when an Operations Supervisor cannot resolve a critical issue
Maintain availability during weekends and holidays when operationally necessary, including a Thursday-to-Monday working pattern during the six busiest months of the year
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
5–8 years of experience in hands-on operations, ideally within mobility, rent-a-car, logistics, retail, hospitality, or another high-volume customer-facing environment
At least 2–3 years of experience leading teams, several locations, or one high-volume site
Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial or equivalent) and/or management (at higher-education level) is required;
Experience managing labor, overtime, operating costs, scheduling, and location-level budgets
Strong understanding of KPIs, workforce planning, fleet coordination, and operational improvement
A visible, hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside frontline teams
Strong coaching, problem-solving, and performance-management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills
Professional fluency in English; additional local language capability is a plus
Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills and experience with operational or reporting tools
A valid driver’s license and willingness to drive campervans is preferred
Availability to travel frequently between assigned depots and respond to critical operational needs
Knowledge of vehicle mechanical, electrical and auxiliary systems & maintenance planning is a strong plus
Six Sigma, Lean methodology and/or quality control experience/certification is required
Bonus points for:
International experience is a strong nice-to-have, given international operational management is part of the roleFleet management or vehicle maintenance experience
Lean, Six Sigma, safety, project management, or similar operations certifications
Experience implementing operational change across multiple locations
Experience in highly seasonal or geographically dispersed operations
THE INDIE COMMITMENT!
Being part of a young, fast-growing and innovative company where you make a difference.
Career development opportunities in Field Operations and transition opportunities to our Offices in Lisbon, Mexico City or Manila.
Continuous training and coaching to develop the skills that matter to you.
Compensation package that includes Performance and Referral Bonuses.
Free Road Trips, so you can experience Indie firsthand - trips around Europe, North America and Oceania.
Are you ready to Go Indie?