Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager - Geldermalsen

Picnic; Geldermalsen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days per year

Car lease option

Fresh meals and snacks at locations

Doenpensioen pension plan

Picnic laptop and smartphone

Scale-up atmosphere with project scope

International environment and events

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Picnic in Geldermalsen is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager to own day-to-day performance, lead multiple shifts and translate data into concrete actions that boost safety, quality and productivity.

You will drive Lean initiatives, manage incidents and planning, and coach teams on continuous improvement to deliver reliable on-floor execution and robust KPIs across inbound and outbound operations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of supply chain experience.
• Experience managing high-volume, high-SKU workflows.
• Strong data analysis skills and proficiency with data tools.
• Familiarity with Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in automated/semi-automated/manual fulfilment.
• Proven ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and supervise one shift on the floor each week, driving process improvements.
• Own day-to-day and weekly performance of the area (inbound or outbound) with KPI delivery.
• Provide hands-on leadership across multiple shifts to boost engagement and execution.
• Handle major incidents, set productivity inputs, and manage planning escalations.
• Lead improvement initiatives and support Lean activities to remove friction.
• Drive shift-level results on delivery capacity, UPH, cost, timeliness and accuracy.

Skills

Supply Chain

Analytical skills

Lean

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

High-volume fulfilment

English fluency

Dutch language (preferred)

Data analysis tools

Hands-on operations

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

As a Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager - Geldermalsen at Picnic, you establish stable, high-performance processes and continuously improve them using data and clear KPIs. You own the day-to-day performance of your area, lead multiple shifts and teams, and translate analysis into concrete actions that improve safety, quality, and productivity. Through hands-on leadership and strong process discipline, you turn insights into consistent execution on the floor.

Tricks of the trade

• Lead daily operations: Supervise 1 shift on the floor each week, and use insight to drive process improvements and operational excellence
• Area ownership: Own day-to-day and weekly performance of your area (inbound or outbound), delivering on safety, quality, productivity, and delivery KPIs.
• Hands-on Leadership: Lead teams across multiple shifts, driving engagement, retention, and strong captain leadership on the floor.
• Incident & Planning Management: Handle major incidents, set productivity inputs, and manage planning escalations when needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead improvement initiatives and support Lean activities that remove friction from daily operations.
• Performance Management: Drive shift-level results on delivery capacity, UPH, cost, completeness, timeliness, and perfect deliveries.

What you bring

• Master’s degree in relevant field
• 3+ years Supply Chain experience
• Comfortable managing high-volume, high-SKU workflows
• Strong analytical skills, with a high level of competence in data analysis tools
• Familiarity with Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
• Fluent in English
• Dutch is preferred
• Hands-on experience in automated/semi-automated/manual fulfilment
• Lean/continuous improvement experience
• Proven ability to lead teams

Location Flexible: We have sites throughout the Netherlands in the following locations: Utrecht, Eindhoven, Rotterdam, Heerenveen, Zwolle, Nijmegen, and Geldermalsen. During your application we will consider together which site makes most sense for you to begin your journey at Picnic. We are a fast-paced, growing company and due to this we require location flexibility from our Operations team.

Picnic perks

You'll receive a competitive compensation package, including:

• 25 vacation days per year to recharge your batteries
• The option to lease a car
• You’ll get freshly prepared, healthy breakfast, lunches (and dinner at the FC) as well as delicious snacks and drinks available at all Picnic locations
• A flexible company pension plan called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.
• Picnic laptop and smartphone
• An awesome scale-up atmosphere with the freedom to drive your own projects and the opportunity to have an impact!
• The chance to work in an international environment with motivated team members & legendary company events
• Many internal learning and development possibilities as well as professional soft skill & leadership trainings at a specialized external party

We have Fulfilment Centres across The Netherlands in the following locations: Utrecht, Ridderkerk, Berkel en Rodenrijs, Dordrecht, Eindhoven, Zwolle, Heerenveen, Geldermalsen.