Assistant Supervisor

Arvato; Venlo; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Travel allowance

Employee benefits @ work

Discount on gym membership

Bike plan

Active employee association

Job summary

Arvato in Venlo, Netherlands, is seeking an Assistant Supervisor to lead a 20–30 person warehouse team and ensure smooth daily operations in a fast‑paced, tech‑driven environment.

You will coach staff, coordinate daily activities, plan workforce based on volumes, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a safe, orderly workspace on the warehouse floor.

Qualifications

• MBO level education or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of leadership experience in logistics.
• Experience with WMS/ERP systems and Excel is a plus.

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 take action when needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of warehouse processes.
• Ensure a safe, structured and efficient working environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Team coordination

Work planning

KPI monitoring

Education

MBO level or equivalent

Tools

WMS/ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Ready for the next step in your logistics career? Want more responsibility and real impact within a dynamic logistics operation?

As an Assistant Supervisor in Venlo, Limburg, you’ll play an important role in ensuring the daily warehouse operation runs smoothly. You’ll work in an international logistics environment where technology, structure, teamwork and continuous improvement are key.

You won’t just focus on today’s operation. You’ll also identify opportunities to improve processes, support your team and help the operation perform at its best. If you’re ready to grow, take ownership and make an impact on the warehouse floor, we’d love to have a conversation with you.

YOUR ROLE

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

You will manage a team of 20 to 30 warehouse employees, including pickers, packers and line leads, and 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 taking action when needed;
• Contributing to continuous improvement of warehouse processes;
• Ensuring a safe, structured and efficient working environment.

You work in a dynamic environment where volumes and priorities can change quickly. This makes your role varied and challenging and requires you to maintain a clear overview of the operation.

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

• MBO level of education or equivalent;
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a leadership role within logistics;
• 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 dynamic, tech-driven logistics environment where ownership, teamwork and continuous 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;
• 25 vacation days (based on 40 hours);
• Time-for-time arrangement;
• 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
• Online assessment
• Second interview on-site
• Feedback within 48 hours

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

Ready to take the next step in your logistics career and make an impact within a dynamic international operation in Venlo?