Lean Operations Manager – Warehouse & Logistics

Kuehne+Nagel; Veghel; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for further development

Contributions valued in operational improvement

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Veghel is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily warehouse operations and manage a team of about 25 employees. This role is crucial in enhancing operational performance and implementing Lean principles. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and proven experience in logistics. A strong interest in people management and fluency in Dutch and English are essential. Join a global leader that values your ideas for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Strong interest in people management and operational excellence.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work with performance data and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize daily warehouse operations focusing on safety, quality, and cost.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 25 warehouse employees.
• Drive a Lean continuous improvement culture and implement performance standards.

Skills

Team management

Process optimization

Lean principles

Data analysis

Fluent in Dutch and English

Education

Bachelor's degree (HBO) or equivalent experience

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel in Veghel is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily warehouse operations and manage a team of about 25 employees. This role is crucial in enhancing operational performance and implementing Lean principles. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and proven experience in logistics. A strong interest in people management and fluency in Dutch and English are essential. Join a global leader that values your ideas for continuous improvement.