Continuous Improvement Engineer

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Breda; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics in Breda is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive operational excellence and implement innovative solutions in a dynamic, international 3PL environment. You will lead projects from concept to completion and support customer assembly operations.

The role emphasizes data-driven improvements, KPI monitoring, and collaboration with multiple functions to adopt new technologies and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics Engineering or related field.
• Proven project management experience within a logistics environment.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead logistics engineering projects from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery within timelines and budgets.
• Support and optimise onsite assembly processes for customers.
• Analyse operational processes, identify bottlenecks, and develop innovative solutions.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies and automation solutions.
• Utilize AutoCAD for warehouse design and layout planning where applicable.
• Monitor and analyse KPIs to measure project success.
• Track and report on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the operation.

Skills

Project management

Presentation skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you experienced in logistics engineering, continuous improvement, and innovation implementation within a 3PL logistics environment? Do you enjoy improving operational efficiency, productivity, and warehouse processes through data-driven solutions?

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to join our team in Rijsbergen, Breda, where you will play a key role in driving operational excellence, implementing innovative solutions, and supporting customer assembly operations. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on site performance while working in a dynamic and international logistics environment.

What's in it for you?

• Join a dynamic and international organisation where your contribution makes a real impact
• Take ownership of continuous improvement and innovation projects
• Work with the latest logistics technologies and automation solutions
• Gain exposure to warehouse management systems (WMS) and AutoCAD design projects
• Collaborate with supportive colleagues across multiple functions
• Play a key role in enhancing operational efficiency and productivity

How you'll make an impact

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs
• Lead logistics engineering projects from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery within agreed timelines and budgets
• Support and optimise onsite assembly processes for customers
• Analyse operational processes, identify bottlenecks, and develop innovative solutions
• Prepare and deliver presentations to communicate project updates, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies and automation solutions
• Utilize AutoCAD for warehouse design and layout planning where applicable
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success
• Track and report on continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the operation

What you'll bring to GXO

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics Engineering or a related field
• Proven project management experience within a logistics environment
• Experience within assembly or production environments is preferred
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing process improvements
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovation
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• Experience with AutoCAD is a must
• Experience with logistics technologies, warehouse management systems (WMS), is advantageous

Your work environment:

Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. A fascinating environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics are in charge of their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, which will enable you to develop optimally. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organisation.

GXO Logistics offers advanced supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies in many industries, such as e-commerce, food & retail and industrial multinationals. In the BeNeGe region (Belgium, Netherlands and Germany) GXO operates from 30 different locations with its headquarters in Eindhoven (NL).

Want to know more about GXO Logistics?

Watch the video below or visit our website gxo.com

In short, this is the next place you want to work!