Senior 24/7 Logistics Operations Leader

GXO Logistics, Inc; Lelystad; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Bonus

Career development

On-site restaurant

Job summary

GXO Logistics is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our Lelystad distribution centre to lead a 24/7 outbound and dispatch operation, guiding large teams across rotating shifts and driving performance.

You will develop people, embed a strong safety culture, and use data to turn insights into actions, reporting to the Head of Operations in a high-visibility role within one of the Netherlands' most advanced logistics hubs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a complex, high‑volume warehouse or supply chain environment.
• Proven experience of managing Managers and leading/ developing large teams (50+ employees).
• Strong communication in English; Dutch or Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operational execution within your rotation, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient outbound and dispatch activities.
• Drive performance through KPIs, dashboards and data insights, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Champion LEAN, continuous improvement and process standardisation for scalable operations.
• Coach and develop Warehouse Managers and their teams, including performance management and succession planning.
• Plan and allocate staff, workload and resources across shifts in collaboration with support functions and the customer.
• Create a safe, inclusive working environment with up-to-date procedures and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Operational excellence

Data analysis

Shift management

Team development

English communication

Job description

GXO Logistics is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our Lelystad distribution centre to lead a 24/7 outbound and dispatch operation, guiding large teams across rotating shifts and driving performance.

You will develop people, embed a strong safety culture, and use data to turn insights into actions, reporting to the Head of Operations in a high-visibility role within one of the Netherlands' most advanced logistics hubs.