Logistics Teamleader

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based salary

Ownership and development

Support in development

Entrepreneurial culture

Pleasant working atmosphere

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. is seeking a results-driven Team Leader in the Netherlands to guide a warehouse team in a fast-paced, international setting. You will own operations, coach coordinators and colleagues, and drive safe, high-quality performance across shifts.

The role emphasizes people development, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic GXO BeNe organization across multiple locations, including Heerlen. English proficiency is required; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• You have led teams within logistics or a similar operational environment.
• You motivate and engage people to achieve goals.
• Strong command of English; Dutch is a plus.
• You are confident using WMS and automation systems.
• You proactively identify improvements and act on them.
• You adapt quickly in a complex, fast-paced setting.
• You can work a 2-shift pattern (06:00–15:00 / 15:00–00:00) with some Saturdays.

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

Communication

WMS experience

Process Improvement

Shift flexibility

Tools

WMS software

Job description

Logistics at full potential – and your leadership at the heart of it

Do you get real energy from leading teams, improving processes, and seeing people succeed because of your guidance?

If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership career, this is your opportunity to make a visible impact within GXO — working with a leading global fashion retailer in a fast-paced, modern logistics environment in Heerlen.

This isn’t just another Team Leader role. This is your chance to shape performance, influence change, and grow your career in a business that genuinely values your ideas.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll take ownership of your team’s success — creating an environment where people feel motivated, supported, and empowered to perform at their best.

• 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

What you’ll bring

You don’t need to tick every box — but your leadership style and mindset matter.

• Experience leading teams within logistics or a similar operational environment
• A natural ability to motivate, engage and bring people with you
• Strong communication skills (English required, Dutch is a plus)
• Confidence working with WMS and operational systems including automation
• A proactive mindset — you spot improvements and act on them
• The ability to quickly understand processes and make them better whilst navigating within a complex environment
• Flexibility to work in a 2‑shift pattern (06:00–15:00 / 15:00–00:00), including some Saturdays

What we offer you

• Market-based salary, fits your knowledge and experience
• A dynamic organization, in which space for ownership and development are central
• In charge of your own success and the necessary support in your development
• A new challenge in an entrepreneurial, open, and informal organizational culture
• A pleasant working atmosphere with nice colleagues

Unlock the potential of your future!

Your work environment

Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. A fascinating environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics are in charge of their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, which will enable you to develop optimally. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organisation.

GXO Logistics offers advanced supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies in many industries; like e-commerce, food & retail and industrial multinationals. In the BeNe region (The Netherlands and Belgium) GXO BeNe operates from +30 different locations with its headquarters in Eindhoven (NL).

In short, this is the next place you want to work!

For more information, please contact Linda Ferwerda, Corporate Recruiter, she can be reached by email [e-mail]

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.