Director of Operations

Fortinet; Almere; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fortinet seeks an experienced Senior Operations Manager to lead and optimize our warehouse fulfillment operations in Almere. You will ensure accurate inbound/outbound handling, compliance with working time regulations, and strong team leadership.

Responsibilities include staffing, process improvement, KPI monitoring, safety, and cross-functional coordination to align operations with business goals. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years in logistics/warehouse management,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in warehouse operations, logistics, or distribution management.
• Familiarity with labor compliance for holidays, Sundays, and daily overtime regulations.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily warehouse fulfillment activities: receiving, inventory control, picking, packing, shipping, returns.
• Ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment to meet customer expectations.
• Maintain compliance with local labor laws and internal policies on overtime, Sunday work, and holidays.
• Develop staffing schedules for peak volumes and seasonal fluctuations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize space, flow, labor, and system use.
• Establish and enforce SOPs to drive consistency and accountability.
• Monitor KPIs: pick accuracy, fulfillment rates, cycle times, inventory accuracy.
• Enforce workplace safety, cleanliness, and environmental standards.
• Train, coach, and supervise warehouse staff; foster high-performance culture.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to align with business goals.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions and shipment records.

Kenntnisse

Warehouse operations

Labor planning

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Flexibility

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Operations Manager to lead and enhance our warehouse fulfillment operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient handling of inbound and outbound goods, maintaining operational compliance, and overseeing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong focus on warehouse fulfillment, labor planning, continuous improvement, and compliance with working time regulations, including holidays, Sundays, and overtime provisions.

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Operations Manager to lead and enhance our warehouse fulfillment operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient handling of inbound and outbound goods, maintaining operational compliance, and overseeing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong focus on warehouse fulfillment, labor planning, continuous improvement, and compliance with working time regulations, including holidays, Sundays, and overtime provisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse fulfillment activities, including receiving, inventory control, order picking, packing, shipping, and returns.
• Ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment to meet customer and business expectations.
• Maintain compliance with local labor laws and internal policies regarding daily overtime, Sunday work, and recognized holidays.
• Develop and implement staffing schedules to support peak volumes and seasonal fluctuations, including quarter-end and year-end periods.
• Identify and execute process improvements to optimize space utilization, material flow, labor efficiency, and system usage.
• Establish and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to drive consistency and accountability in operations.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs such as pick accuracy, fulfillment rates, cycle times, and inventory accuracy.
• Enforce workplace safety, cleanliness, and environmental compliance standards.
• Train, coach, and supervise warehouse team members; foster a positive and high-performance work environment.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to align operations with overall business goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation of inventory transactions, shipment records, and operational performance metrics.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or distribution management.
• Familiarity with labor compliance in regard to holiday, Sunday, and daily overtime regulations
• Familiarity with labor compliance in regard to holiday, Sunday, and daily overtime regulations
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as operational needs require.