Lean Operations & Continuous Improvement Manager

Picnic; Nijmegen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days per year

Car lease option

Doenpensioen pension plan

Laptop and smartphone provided

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Picnic seeks a Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager in Nijmegen to own day-to-day performance, lead shifts and teams, and translate data into concrete actions that boost safety, quality, and productivity.

You will drive lean initiatives, manage multiple teams across shifts, and ensure on-floor execution aligns with ambitious throughput goals in a fast-growing, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of Supply Chain experience.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven mindset.
• Experience with Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Hands-on experience in automated or manual fulfilment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations: supervise 1 shift on the floor each week and drive process improvements.
• Own day-to-day and weekly performance of your area, delivering safety, quality, productivity, and delivery KPIs.
• Provide hands-on leadership across multiple shifts to drive engagement and reliable execution.
• Handle major incidents, set productivity inputs, and manage planning escalations.
• Lead improvement initiatives and support Lean activities to remove friction.
• Drive shift-level results on delivery capacity, UPH, cost, and timeliness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Lean / continuous improvement

People leadership

Data analysis tools

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Lean tools

Job description

Picnic seeks a Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager in Nijmegen to own day-to-day performance, lead shifts and teams, and translate data into concrete actions that boost safety, quality, and productivity.

You will drive lean initiatives, manage multiple teams across shifts, and ensure on-floor execution aligns with ambitious throughput goals in a fast-growing, innovative environment.