Logistics Team Lead

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Wessem; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for development

Informal work environment

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Logistics Team Lead for their Wessem site, focusing on team management, performance optimization, and operational execution. The ideal candidate will have previous managerial experience in logistics, strong analytical skills, and a proactive attitude. The company offers a competitive salary and opportunities for personal development in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a managerial or leading position within a logistics environment.
• Strong communication skills in English, with Dutch advantageous.
• Analytical skills for performance evaluation and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a logistics team to optimize productivity and quality.
• Ensure compliance with operational KPIs.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Team management

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Flexibility

MS Office proficiency

Knowledge of LEAN warehousing

Job description

Passionate About Connecting Exceptional Talent with Growth Opportunities

Logistics at full potential. Do you thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment and love leading teams to success? Are you passionate about warehouse operations and driving performance? Are you highly analytical and enjoy data? If so, we want you on our team!

We’re looking for a Logistics Team Lead to join our Wessem site. In this role, you’ll collaborate with multiple departments, coach and develop your team, and play a key role in optimizing productivity and quality. You’ll also oversee staffing, time registration, and ensure smooth operational execution.

Responsibilities:

• Proven ability to manage a team, provide clear direction, and deliver constructive feedback to drive performance and development
• Responsible to meet all operational KPI’s
• Assigns duties and monitors work completion for accuracy
• Maintains a safe work environment and fosters a positive team dynamic, resolving employee relations issues and administering corrective action as required
• Lead start-up activities with cross functional teams
• Responsible to make recommendations regarding hiring, terminating, performance evaluations, and promotions
• Daily interaction with internal and external customer on operational level
• Personnel scheduling to support all shifts and accounts, plan and organize staff workload
• Maintain documentation of processes that are followed by the department
• Train associates so an up to date understanding of processes, policies and procedures are maintained
• Work safely as per GXO Health & Safety trainings, standards, procedures and processes and actively contribute to a safer work environment for colleagues and visitors
• Contribution to structural reduction of negative environmental impact from usage of natural resources (a/o energy, water, fuel) and from emissions (waste, carbon) and to contribute to environmental performance initiatives
• Adhere to applicable legal requirements, GXO and industry standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a managerial or leading position, within a logistics environment
• Strong communication skills in English with Dutch advantageous
• Analytical skills
• Enthusiastic and flexible attitude, and are a self-starter
• Good knowledge of MS Office suite and WMS functionality
• Knowledge around LEAN Warehousing processes is an advantage
• Ability to motivate and engage a team to ensure success

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Opportunities to develop yourself (GXO University in collaboration with Skill Soft is a nice example)
• An open and informal working environment where every day new challenges rise