Lead a New Amsterdam Warehouse Team – Startup Site

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International organization

Team leadership opportunity

Autonomy to influence ramp-up

GXO University

Job summary

GXO Logistics in Amsterdam is hiring Warehouse Team Leads to help launch and grow a brand-new site for a technology customer. You will lead a team of 7–8 direct reports, shaping the operation from the ground up and driving high‑performing, safe and efficient daily work.

You will coach and develop staff, manage performance, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams. Fluency in English is required, Dutch is a plus, and a 2‑shift pattern may be needed as the site scales.

Qualifications

• Senior coordination or leadership role within logistics, warehousing, manufacturing or distribution preferred.
• Able to motivate, engage and bring people with you.
• Fluency in English; Dutch is an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work a 2-shift pattern if needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of warehouse colleagues, fostering a positive, safe and high‑performing team culture.
• Drive performance through clear communication, coaching and a structured, process‑focused approach.
• Own daily operations, ensuring work is delivered efficiently, safely and to the highest standards.
• Ensure work instructions and processes remain accurate and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of team performance and drive actions that improve safety, quality and results.

Skills

Leadership experience

Motivational skills

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Shift flexibility

Job description

GXO Logistics in Amsterdam is hiring Warehouse Team Leads to help launch and grow a brand-new site for a technology customer. You will lead a team of 7–8 direct reports, shaping the operation from the ground up and driving high‑performing, safe and efficient daily work.

You will coach and develop staff, manage performance, and coordinate with cross‑functional teams. Fluency in English is required, Dutch is a plus, and a 2‑shift pattern may be needed as the site scales.