Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager (Open Application)

Picnic Technologies; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days 25

Car lease

Healthy meals

Doenpensioen

Laptop & phone

Scale-up atmosphere

International environment

Learning & development

Fulfilment Centres network

Job summary

Picnic is seeking an experienced Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager to own day-to-day performance across multiple Dutch sites. You will lead shifts, drive safety, quality and productivity, and translate data insights into concrete actions on the floor.

With a Master’s degree and 3+ years in supply chain, you’ll apply Lean methodologies, manage incidents and planning escalations, and develop teams in a fast-paced scale-up. Join us at Picnic and help shape Europe’s grocery revolution.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years Supply Chain experience.
• Fluent in English; Dutch preferred.
• Hands-on experience in automated/semi-automated/manual fulfilment.
• Lean/continuous improvement experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and drive process improvements.
• Own day-to-day and weekly performance of your area (inbound or outbound).
• Lead teams across multiple shifts and drive engagement and accountability on the floor.
• Handle major incidents, plan escalations, and improve throughput.
• Lead improvement initiatives and Lean activities to reduce friction.
• Drive shift-level results on delivery capacity, UPH, and on-time deliveries.

Skills

Supply Chain experience

Data analysis

Lean/CI

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager (Open Application)

We operate across the Netherlands with sites in Utrecht, Eindhoven, Rotterdam, Heerenveen, Zwolle, Nijmegen, and Geldermalsen. We are always looking for top talent to strengthen our operations team.

In a nutshell

As an Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager 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

A bit about us

When you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service but in a modern, sustainable way. The people in Supply Chain make it all work - from designing strategies and implementing improvements to ensuring smooth and safe daily operations. 18000 colleagues, hundreds of thousands of daily orders, and millions of loyal Picnic fans, ready to join the ride?

Recruitment Process

1. CV screening
2. Online test
3. Phone screening
4. Interviews
5. Assessment day
6. Closing interview
7. Offer

Commitment to equal opportunities

Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law.
At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.

Our Mentality

At Picnic, we build from scratch with an owner's mindset. We dive into the unknown, taking end-to-end responsibility for every outcome, going the extra mile to tackle complex challenges. We turn insights into action, working as a team to get things done. We move fast, never compromising on quality or long-term impact. With grit and commitment we build what has never been built before!