Senior Warehouse Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

192 vacation hours

Career development

Company restaurant

Safety-first culture

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Lelystad (Netherlands) seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead a major operation. You will drive daily performance, develop high-performing teams and ensure safety, efficiency, and alignment with customer expectations.

You will join a rapidly growing, high-volume site that emphasizes continuous improvement, operational discipline, and strong leadership. GXO offers clear career paths and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, engineering, operations or business, with 7+ years’ warehouse/operations management experience and proven leadership.
• Proven people-management skills, including performance, case and absence management, coaching conversations and developing teams in a high-volume environment.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English (Spanish is a plus), with the ability to motivate teams in an international environment.
• Proactive, resilient and results-driven, able to take ownership, work under pressure and deliver high-quality service.
• Strong analytical, financial and reporting skills, with broad technical insight and a continuous development mindset.
• Experience with LEAN / 5S / Six Sigma and a structured, improvement-focused way of working.
• Flexible mindset, able to work outside a 9–5 schedule, including rotational shifts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize weekly workload, set priorities and ensure KPI-aligned execution.
• Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and Supervisors.
• Monitor performance, analyze deviations and implement corrective actions.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement using LEAN principles.
• Coordinate workload planning, staffing and shift support for reliable flow.
• Ensure safety standards, legal compliance and GXO policies.
• Maintain reporting and documentation of processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and the customer daily.
• Report to and align with Operations Manager for priorities and coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytics

Financial acumen

Lean / 6Sigma

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics/engineering/operations/business

Job description

As GXO continues to expand one of the largest and most advanced logistics hubs in the Netherlands, located in Lelystad, we are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead a key part of our operation. In this role, you will drive daily performance, develop high-performing teams, and ensure that processes run safely, efficiently, and in line with customer expectations. You will play a crucial part in shaping a rapidly growing, high-volume environment where continuous improvement, operational discipline, and strong leadership are essential. Thanks to the scale and ongoing growth of this site, you will also have clear opportunities to develop yourself and advance your career within GXO. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are ready to take ownership of a major operational area, this opportunity is for you.

What your week looks like as a Warehouse Manager

• Plan and organize the weekly workload, set clear priorities and ensure smooth operational execution in line with KPI and rate expectations
• Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and Supervisors to build high-performing and engaged teams
• Monitor performance, analyze deviations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement using LEAN principles and GXO Warehousing System practices
• Coordinate workload planning, staffing levels and shift support to ensure a reliable and efficient operational flow
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards, legal requirements and GXO policies, promoting a strong safety-first culture
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of operational processes
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and engage with the customer on daily operational topics, while contributing to sustainability and efficiency initiatives
• You regularly meet and align with your Operations Manager, to whom you directly report, ensuring clear priorities, performance follow-up and smooth coordination across the operation

What we are looking for:

• (Pre) Bachelor’s degree in logistics, engineering, operations or business, with 7+ years’ warehouse/operations management experience and proven leadership
• Proven people-management skills, including experience in performance, case and absence management, coaching conversations and developing teams in a high-volume operational environment
• Strong communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus), with the ability to motivate teams and collaborate effectively in an international environment
• Proactive, resilient and results-driven, able to take ownership, work under pressure and deliver high-quality service
• Strong analytical, financial and reporting skills, with broad technical insight and a willingness to continuously develop
• Experience with or affinity for LEAN / 5S / Six Sigma and a structured, improvement-focused way of working
• Flexible mindset, being able to work outside a 9–5 schedule, including rotational shifts

What do we offer you?

• A key leadership position within one of the largest and most advanced logistics hubs in the Netherlands
• A competitive salary in the range of €4000 -€5000 gross per month, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package including a generous shift allowance
• 192 vacation hours
• Real career opportunities within an international organization that invests in your development, with clear and transparent pathways for advancement across operations, continuous improvement and site leadership
• A strong, people-first culture built on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, within a dynamic environment of motivated colleagues where no day is the same
• Access to a high-quality company restaurant, where professional chefs prepare fresh, healthy meals every day for just a few euros

Your working environment:

At GXO, we are proud to be a global workforce with strong talent at every level. We focus on creating a workplace

that allows everyone to thrive. We take care of the health and safety of our employees; our diversity, culture of respect and focus on collaboration are core to how we believe a business should be run and key to how we deliver. We offer competitive pay, career development and opportunities for every team member to achieve their full potential while working in a technology-led, agile culture.

From leadership roles and logistics experts to technology innovators and warehouse teams, we’re always looking for talented individuals who can help our customers adapt to the future. Our work is important, competitive and satisfying. If you’re ready to give us your best, let’s talk. We’d like to invest in you.

Ready to lead the way?

Send your CV and motivation to Sharon Bird, Corporate Recruiter, who can be reached via email at: [e-mail]

#LI-SB2

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.