Ops Excellence Leader - Continuous Improvement & Operations

Picnic Technologies; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days per year

Car lease option

Healthy meals and snacks at locations

Pension plan (Doenpensioen)

Job summary

Picnic Technologies is seeking an Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager to establish stable, high-performance processes and continuously improve them using data and clear KPIs. You will own day-to-day performance, lead multiple shifts and teams, and translate analysis into concrete actions that improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Through hands-on leadership and strong process discipline, you will turn insights into consistent execution on the floor, driving improvements across

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of supply chain experience.
• Experience managing high-volume, high-SKU workflows.
• Strong data analysis skills using analytics tools.
• Familiarity with Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Fluent in English; Dutch preferred.
• Hands-on experience in automated/semi-automated/manual fulfilment.
• Proven ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and supervise one shift per week, driving process improvements.
• Own day-to-day and weekly performance of your area (inbound or outbound), delivering safety, quality, productivity, and delivery KPIs.
• Provide hands-on leadership across multiple shifts to drive engagement and on-floor accountability.
• Handle major incidents, set productivity inputs, and manage planning escalations as needed.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and Lean activities to remove friction in daily operations.
• Drive shift-level results on delivery capacity, UPH, cost, timeliness, and perfect deliveries.

Skills

Master’s degree in relevant field

Supply chain experience

High-volume, high-SKU workflows

Data analysis skills

Lean / continuous improvement

People leadership

English fluency (Dutch preferred)

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Picnic Technologies is seeking an Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager to establish stable, high-performance processes and continuously improve them using data and clear KPIs. You will own day-to-day performance, lead multiple shifts and teams, and translate analysis into concrete actions that improve safety, quality, and productivity.

Through hands-on leadership and strong process discipline, you will turn insights into consistent execution on the floor, driving improvements across