Lead, Cold-Chain Warehouse Operations

Maersk Line Limited; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maersk is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our Cold Store site at Maasvlakte, Rotterdam. You will lead day-to-day warehouse operations across Frozen, Fresh/Chilled and Pharma, with strong emphasis on safety, quality, and customer service.

The role involves building processes, driving improvements, and developing the operations team as the site scales. You will work closely with the Site Manager and stakeholders to embed GDP and food safety standards, optimise planning, and ensure

Qualifications

• Extensive warehousing and logistics experience in operational environments, including customer-facing activities.
• Proven track record as a warehouse leader responsible for teams and operations.
• Experience in cold chain logistics (Fresh/Chilled, Frozen or Pharma) is preferred.
• Experience in regulated environments with GDP, food safety and quality requirements is highly preferred.
• Strong safety mindset with ability to translate requirements into standards on the floor.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations for Frozen, Fresh/Chilled and Pharma activities with focus on safety and reliability.
• Coach and develop supervisors and team leads; define clear ownership and accountability.
• Ensure compliance and quality performance with applicable GDP and food safety requirements.
• Embed standards into daily execution; address deviations and clarify responsibilities.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements; translate insights into practical actions.
• Plan and coordinate between shifts; manage resources, handovers, and priorities.

Skills

Warehousing leadership

Cold chain expertise

Safety & GDP knowledge

Operational excellence

People leadership

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder management

Process standardisation

English proficiency

Dutch language advantage

Job description

Maersk is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our Cold Store site at Maasvlakte, Rotterdam. You will lead day-to-day warehouse operations across Frozen, Fresh/Chilled and Pharma, with strong emphasis on safety, quality, and customer service.

The role involves building processes, driving improvements, and developing the operations team as the site scales. You will work closely with the Site Manager and stakeholders to embed GDP and food safety standards, optimise planning, and ensure