Lean Operations Leader – Continuous Improvement

Picnic Technologies; Zwolle; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Car lease

Doenpensioen

Laptop & smartphone

Scale-up atmosphere

International environment

Learning & leadership trainings

Site locations across NL

Job summary

Picnic Technologies is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager to establish stable, high‑performance processes across Netherlands sites, including Zwolle. You will own day‑to‑day performance, lead multiple shifts and teams, and translate analysis into concrete actions that improve safety, quality and productivity on the floor.

Through hands‑on leadership and strong process discipline, you turn insights into consistent execution.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field.
• 3+ years Supply Chain experience.
• Comfortable managing high-volume, high-SKU workflows.
• Strong analytical skills with data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fluent in English, Dutch is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in automated/semi-automated/manual fulfilment.
• Lean/continuous improvement experience.
• Proven ability to lead teams.
• Location Flexible with multiple sites in NL.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations: supervise 1 shift weekly and drive process improvements.
• Own day-to-day and weekly performance of your area (inbound or outbound).
• Lead teams across multiple shifts and drive engagement and leadership on the floor.
• Handle major incidents, planning escalations, and productivity inputs.
• Lead improvement initiatives and support Lean activities to remove friction.

Skills

Leadership

Lean principles

Data analysis

Supply chain

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Picnic Technologies is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager to establish stable, high‑performance processes across Netherlands sites, including Zwolle. You will own day‑to‑day performance, lead multiple shifts and teams, and translate analysis into concrete actions that improve safety, quality and productivity on the floor.

Through hands‑on leadership and strong process discipline, you turn insights into consistent execution.