Distribution Centre Lead: Lean, KPI-Driven People Leader

picnic.app; Geldermalsen; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days per year

Car lease option

Healthy meals and snacks at Picnic

Doenpensioen pension plan

Picnic laptop and smartphone

Scale-up atmosphere with project drive

International team and events

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Picnic is seeking a DC Lead to build a high-performance, customer-first culture and drive site performance across safety, quality, and cost. You will coach leaders, develop teams, and own KPIs while aligning with Lean principles to ensure reliable results and optimized operations.

You will lead multi-shift teams in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with HR and external partners, and promoting continuous improvement across the Distribution Center network in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field is required.
• 6+ years operations experience, including large multi-shift teams.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and build high-performing teams.
• Experience driving Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to deliver results through KPIs and operational standards.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site performance on safety, quality, cost, and KPIs weekly, periodically, and annually.
• Develop a high-performing culture by coaching and enabling your team.
• Develop leaders by guiding Operations Managers and Supervisors.
• Drive metrics such as retention, perfect deliveries, delivery capacity, UPH, and cost.
• Manage critical incidents, escalations, and planning for continuity.
• Serve as the primary HR and external affairs contact for complex cases and external stakeholders.

Skills

6+ years ops experience

Leadership & coaching

Lean & CI

KPI delivery

Problem solving

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Picnic is seeking a DC Lead to build a high-performance, customer-first culture and drive site performance across safety, quality, and cost. You will coach leaders, develop teams, and own KPIs while aligning with Lean principles to ensure reliable results and optimized operations.

You will lead multi-shift teams in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with HR and external partners, and promoting continuous improvement across the Distribution Center network in the Netherlands.