Logistics Team Leader: Lead High-Impact Operations

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Heerlen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership and development chances

Dynamic international environment

Friendly working atmosphere

Job summary

GXO Logistics in Heerlen is looking for a Team Leader to guide coordinators and warehouse colleagues in a fast-paced, international logistics environment. You will own daily operations, coach the team, and drive a high-performance culture with safety and quality at the core.

You bring proven experience leading logistics teams, strong English communication (Dutch a plus), and a proactive mindset to spot improvements and implement them.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams within logistics or a similar operational environment.
• Ability to motivate, engage and bring people with you.
• Strong communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus).
• Comfort working with WMS and other operational systems, including automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of coordinators and warehouse colleagues (FTE & flex).
• Create a positive, safe and high-performing team culture.
• Drive performance through clear communication, coaching and feedback.
• Own daily operations and ensure work is delivered efficiently, safely and to the highest standards.
• Lead start-up meetings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes - and take action.
• Ensure work instructions and processes stay accurate, consistent and effective.
• Play an active role in people decisions - from hiring to performance and development.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching and development

Communication

Process optimization

WMS proficiency

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Automation systems

Job description

GXO Logistics in Heerlen is looking for a Team Leader to guide coordinators and warehouse colleagues in a fast-paced, international logistics environment. You will own daily operations, coach the team, and drive a high-performance culture with safety and quality at the core.

You bring proven experience leading logistics teams, strong English communication (Dutch a plus), and a proactive mindset to spot improvements and implement them.