Logistics Operations Team Lead - Drive Efficiency

METRO Markets GmbH; Azuqueca de Henares; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Professional development

Excellent working environment

Job summary

METRO Markets GmbH is seeking an Operations Team Lead to join a dynamic, international logistics environment. You will oversee the team, plan activities by workload and resources, and ensure efficiency and safety across operations.

You will plan operations, supervise picking and receiving staff, and coordinate order waves while optimizing storage and processing times. Join a company focused on continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a logistics environment.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (reach truck, forklift, pallet truck, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of logistics processes, including order picking, inventory management, and warehouse organization.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and related IT tools.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan operations and organize the team according to workload, priorities, and resources.
• Supervise and coach picking operators and receiving operators.
• Plan order waves based on priorities, storage capacity, and processing times.
• Manage warehouse location replenishment.
• Ensure staff safety and compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
• Propose action plans and continuous improvement initiatives; manage issues under the Operations Manager.

Skills

Team management

Material handling

Logistics knowledge

Leadership skills

WMS proficiency

Continuous improvement

Job description

METRO Markets GmbH is seeking an Operations Team Lead to join a dynamic, international logistics environment. You will oversee the team, plan activities by workload and resources, and ensure efficiency and safety across operations.

You will plan operations, supervise picking and receiving staff, and coordinate order waves while optimizing storage and processing times. Join a company focused on continuous improvement and professional development.