Operations Supervisor

Picnic Technologies; Ridderkerk; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free fresh meals, coffee & snacks

Lease car and travel allowance

Vacation days 25 (40h)

Pension: Doenpensioen (ASR)

Job summary

Picnic Technologies is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee daily fulfillment center operations and ensure on-time delivery. You will lead improvement projects and drive data-driven decisions to boost efficiency across FC processes.

The role requires 1–6 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and fluency in English (Dutch a plus). Shifts start early, with full-time hours and potential for flexible scheduling in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 1 to 6 years of relevant experience, such as a Team Lead.
• Strong problem-solving skills and quick thinking.
• Experience analyzing data in Excel/Google Sheets and managing improvement projects.
• Full-time availability with flexible hours; shifts start at 05:30 or 13:30.
• Fluency in English, Dutch is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily FC operations and ensure timely delivery of groceries.
• Lead improvement projects to boost efficiency in FC processes.
• Manage data-driven projects and act as project manager for improvements.
• Motivate and coach the team to foster a positive work environment.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Data analysis in Excel/Google Sheets

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics/Fulfillment, or Hotel and Event Management

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

At Picnic, we collect thousands of groceries daily for our customers in our Fulfillment Centers (FCs) and from here they are delivered via our last mile delivery location (hubs) to our customers using our Electric Picnic Vehicles every day (EPV's)! With over 250 team members in each FC, everyone works hard to ensure timely delivery. Shoppers gather groceries, while lead shoppers, shift leads and Supervisors lead and streamline operations. As an Operations Supervisor, you'll oversee daily operations in our FC and ensure our customers receive their groceries on time. You'll also have the chance to lead improvement projects to boost efficiency. Join us and make a difference!

Tricks of the Trade

Running a Shift: As an Operations Supervisor, you'll have about three or four Supervisor days each week. On these days, you'll ensure daily operations run smoothly.

Working on Improvement Projects: Spend the remaining days per week managing data-driven projects to enhance FC processes. You'll be the project manager responsible for implementing these improvements.

Problem Solving: Stay calm and fix issues swiftly with the help of a team of shift leads and lead shoppers.

Leading a Team: Motivate and coach your team, fostering a happy and comfortable work environment!

HBO (Bachelor's) degree in Supply Chain, Logistics/Fulfillment, or Hotel and Event Management

1 to 6 years of relevant experience, such as a Team Lead

Quick thinker with strong problem-solving skills

Experience analyzing data in Excel/Google Sheets and managing improvement projects

Full-time availability with flexible working hours; shifts start at 05:30 or 13:30, varying by location

Fluency in English, with Dutch as a plus

Picnic Perks

Free Fresh Meal, Coffee, and Snacks: Enjoy meals prepared by our chefs, plus coffee and snacks to keep your energy up.

Lease Car and Travel Allowance: Lease car available for commutes >15 km. Travel allowance of €0.21 per km for distances over 10 km from the FC.

Vacation Days: 25 holidays based on a 40-hour full-time contract.

Pension: A flexible company pension called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.

A bit about us

When you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service but in a modern, sustainable way. The people in Supply Chain make it all work - from designing strategies and implementing improvements to ensuring smooth and safe daily operations. 18000 colleagues, hundreds of thousands of daily orders, and millions of loyal Picnic fans, ready to join the ride?

Recruitment Process

1. CV screening
2. Phone screening
3. Online test / Home assignment
4. Interviews
5. Assessment day
6. Offer

Commitment to equal opportunities

Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law.
At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.

Our Mentality

At Picnic, we build from scratch with an owner’s mindset. We dive into the unknown, taking end-to-end responsibility for every outcome, going the extra mile to tackle complex challenges. We turn insights into action, working as a team to get things done. We move fast, never compromising on quality or long-term impact. With grit and commitment we build what has never been built before!