Leading Hand at UPS Venlo

279 UPS SCS (NEDERLAND) BV; Venlo; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary €3,000+ gross monthly

29 leave days (FT)

8% holiday allowance

Travel allowance

Company pension

Health insurance

Bicycle scheme

Gym discounts

Job summary

UPS Venlo seeks a Leading Hand to organize daily operations and lead a team in a fast-paced logistics environment. You will plan staffing, ensure skilled coverage, and drive performance with coaching and clear communications.

You will conduct PCM meetings, implement improvements, and ensure quality processes in aerospace-focused tasks. The role offers a fixed-term contract with a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• MBO-level education (secondary vocational) or equivalent.
• Relevant experience within logistics or warehouse.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written.
• Additional language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operation, focusing on people and volume development for the day.
• Execute staff planning.
• Ensure staff with the right skills are allocated to appropriate shifts.
• Process daily volumes in the most efficient manner.
• Define staffing back-up plans for illness or other events.
• Motivate the team through coaching and development.
• Conduct PCM meetings to review performance and plans.
• Inform team about new company developments and protocols.
• Identify and implement operational improvements.
• Hold periodic performance reviews to support growth.
• Maintain aerospace quality focus through work instruction improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff planning

English proficiency

Communication

Coaching

Education

MBO-level education

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description:

As a Leading Hand at UPS Venlo you control and organize the daily operational activities of your team in a compliant, effective and efficient manner.

What do you do on an average day?

• Supervise your operation, specifically people and volume development for the day
• Execute staff planning
• ensure people with the right skills are identified and planned in appropriate shifts
• This in order to process daily volumes in the most efficient manner
• You are capable to define staffing back-up plans whenever needed (illness, etc.)
• Motivate your team through coaching, training and overall interest in the well-being of your people
• Execute PCM meetings to inform your team on performance of previous day and plans for the current day
• inform on any new company developments (news, initiatives, protocols, etc.)
• Seek and identify operational improvements and support their implementation
• Execute periodical performance reviews with your staff in an effort to coach, develop people and support their growth within our Organization
• Aerospace customers are highly quality focused
• therefore you will be involved in work instruction improvements & reviews and quality processes above volumes

What do we expect of you?

• MBO-level education (secondary vocational education) or equivalent
• Relevant experience within the logistics or warehouse industry
• Good command of the English language, both spoken and written
• Additional language skills are a plus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and engage a team
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure
• Flexible attitude regarding working hours and shifts
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

What you'll get?

A competitive salary starting at €3,000 gross per month, depending on experience. Additional compensation as an ODA Unit Member, plus applicable shift allowances.

• 29 leave days based on a full-time position
• 8% holiday allowance
• travel allowance
• company pension scheme
• collective health insurance
• bicycle scheme
• discounts at gym subscription

Employee Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

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