Interim Team Lead - Logistics Ops & Process Improvement

Michael Page (Netherlands); Tilburg; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page (Netherlands) is seeking a Team Lead Operations for a challenging 3-month interim assignment in a dynamic logistics environment. You will lead a team, plan warehouse activities, and drive end-to-end process improvements to ensure high service levels.

You will work closely with colleagues and the Control Room, coach team members, and contribute to HR-related activities while applying Lean and 5S principles. A flexible attitude to shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of warehousing and automated information systems.
• Knowledge of procedures and processes within a warehouse environment.
• Constantly looking for improvements and driven to achieve measurable results.
• Flexible attitude regarding working hours, including a two-shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor warehouse activities to deliver high service to customers.
• Collaborate with the Control Room to make decisions for an optimal end-to-end process.
• Manage, coach, develop, and evaluate employees within the team.
• Propose improvements regarding logistics processes.
• Maintain contact with Operational Support departments and communicate effectively.
• Apply Lean principles, 5S knowledge, and handle HR-related matters (absences, development discussions).
• Report on deployment of personnel, equipment, and resources, advising the Operations Manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Michael Page (Netherlands) is seeking a Team Lead Operations for a challenging 3-month interim assignment in a dynamic logistics environment. You will lead a team, plan warehouse activities, and drive end-to-end process improvements to ensure high service levels.

You will work closely with colleagues and the Control Room, coach team members, and contribute to HR-related activities while applying Lean and 5S principles. A flexible attitude to shifts is required.