Senior Warehouse Manager - High-Volume Lean Ops

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Lelystad; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Company restaurant

192 vacation hours

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager for its Lelystad Platform in the Netherlands. You will drive daily performance, develop leaders, and ensure safe, efficient operations aligned with customer expectations.

This role offers growth within a rapidly expanding site and exposure to high-volume processes. You will lead teams, optimize workflows, and implement LEAN improvements while reporting to the Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, engineering, operations or business; 7+ years in warehouse/operations management with leadership experience.
• Proven people-management skills including performance, attendance and coaching in a high-volume setting.
• Strong English communication; Spanish a plus; ability to motivate and collaborate internationally.
• Experience with LEAN / 5S / Six Sigma and structured continuous improvement.
• Analytical, financial and reporting skills; able to drive improvements and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Plan weekly workload, set priorities and ensure KPI-aligned execution.
• Lead and develop Team Leaders and Supervisors to high-performing teams.
• Monitor performance, analyze deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement using LEAN principles.
• Coordinate staffing levels and shift coverage for reliable flow.
• Ensure safety compliance and promote a safety-first culture.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and the customer on daily topics; support sustainability ideas.
• Regularly align with the Operations Manager to ensure clear priorities and coordination.

Skills

Leadership

People management

English proficiency

LEAN Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Shift planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GXO Warehousing System

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager for its Lelystad Platform in the Netherlands. You will drive daily performance, develop leaders, and ensure safe, efficient operations aligned with customer expectations.

This role offers growth within a rapidly expanding site and exposure to high-volume processes. You will lead teams, optimize workflows, and implement LEAN improvements while reporting to the Operations Manager.