Lean Transformation Lead – Logistics & Ops

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Tilburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Lead impactful improvement initiatives

Ownership and growth

Collaborative culture

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager at our Tilburg site to lead Lean initiatives, coach teams, and embed continuous improvement across operations. The role partners with Operations and QESH to standardize processes and drive sustainable performance gains.

You will develop Lean training, coach teams in Kaizen, 5S, and Gemba, and lead the onsite Training team to build capability and ownership across the operation.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement within a 3PL logistics or similarly complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean methodologies (Kaizen, 5S, waste reduction, process improvement).
• Experience coaching, training, and engaging teams to drive operational excellence.
• Fluent English; Dutch is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean program deployment across the Tilburg site to drive continuous improvement and enhance performance.
• Develop and deliver Lean training; coach teams on Kaizen, 5S, Gemba, and structured problem-solving.
• Partner with Operations and QESH to standardize processes and maintain up-to-date work instructions.
• Lead and develop the onsite Training team to build capability across the operation.
• Act as a Continuous Improvement partner by sharing best practices and promoting a culture of improvement.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Coaching teams

Kaizen

5S

Gemba

Education

Engineering or related field

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager at our Tilburg site to lead Lean initiatives, coach teams, and embed continuous improvement across operations. The role partners with Operations and QESH to standardize processes and drive sustainable performance gains.

You will develop Lean training, coach teams in Kaizen, 5S, and Gemba, and lead the onsite Training team to build capability and ownership across the operation.