Assistant Supervisor

Bertelsmann; Echt-Susteren; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

25 vacation days

Time-for-time arrangement

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Employee benefits @ work

Discounts on gym membership

Job summary

Arvato, an Arvato company, is seeking an hands-on Assistant Supervisor to support and optimize our warehouse operations in Echt, Limburg. You’ll lead a team of 20–30 employees, coordinating daily activities, coaching staff, and driving continuous improvement in a fast‑paced logistics environment.

You will report to the Supervisor and contribute to workforce planning, KPI monitoring, and bottleneck resolution as part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• MBO level education or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a leadership role within logistics.
• Fluent in English.
• Experience with WMS/ERP systems and Excel is a plus.
• Strong coordination skills and the ability to maintain overview.
• Ambition to grow and take on more responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily warehouse activities on the floor.
• Coach, guide and motivate team members and line leads.
• Create daily workforce planning based on volumes and staffing.
• Monitor KPIs such as productivity and quality.
• Identify bottlenecks and act quickly when needed.
• Contribute to process improvements during the implementation phase.
• Work in a dynamic environment where new customers may be added; role is varied and challenging.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics experience

English fluency

WMS/ERP

Excel

Education

MBO level education or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Ready for the next step in your logistics career? Looking for more responsibility and the chance to make a real impact within a growing operation?

YOUR ROLE

As an Assistant Supervisor in Echt, Limburg, you’ll help support and optimize our warehouse operations. You’ll work in a modern warehouse where structure, teamwork, and continuous improvement are key. If you’re ready to grow, take ownership, and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

As an Assistant Supervisor, you are co-responsible for the daily warehouse operation. You ensure that processes run smoothly and that your team clearly understands the daily goals.

You will manage a team of 20 to 30 warehouse employees, including pickers, packers and line leads. You report directly to the Supervisor.

Your responsibilities include:

• Coordinating daily warehouse activities on the floor
• Coaching, guiding and motivating team members and line leads
• Creating daily workforce planning based on volumes and staffing
• Monitoring KPIs such as productivity and quality
• Identifying bottlenecks and acting quickly when needed
• Contributing to process improvements during the implementation phase
• You work in a dynamic environment where new customers may still be added. This makes your role varied and challenging.

We’re looking for a hands-on Assistant Supervisor who wants to grow within a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• MBO level of education or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a leadership role within logistics
• Fluent in English
• Experience with WMS/ERP systems and Excel is a plus
• Strong coordination skills and the ability to maintain overview
• Ambition to grow and take on more responsibility

This role is ideal if you currently have limited growth opportunities and are ready for the next step in your career.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Experience matters. But at Arvato, your development doesn’t stop. In this role, you’ll work within a fast‑growing tech‑driven logistics environment where ownership and improvement are central.

Through our learning center and targeted training programs, you’ll have the opportunity to develop yourself further; both professionally and personally.

• A gross monthly salary between €2,607 – €3,349 based on 40 hours, depending on experience
• Shift allowance
• 25 vacation days (based on 40 hours)
• Time-for-time arrangement
• Attractive pension scheme
• Travel allowance
• Employee benefits @ work (discounts on products and services)
• Discount on gym membership and bike plan
• Active employee association with informal activities

For this position, you must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands at the time of applying.

WHAT’S NEXT

Our process is fast and straightforward:

• First interview on-site;
• Second interview on-site;
• Feedback within 48 hours.

Arvato is an equal opportunity employer. We assess candidates based on talent and motivation.