Site Launch Warehouse Operations Leader (Lean & Growth)

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Breda; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics is recruiting an Operations Manager for our Hazeldonk site in Breda. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations, lead a team including 2 Warehouse Managers and ~125 indirect staff, and drive Lean, safety, quality and continuous improvement.

You will partner with senior leaders to implement operational strategies, manage staffing and workloads, and ensure on-time, accurate distribution across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a complex organisation with leadership.
• Experience applying Lean principles and driving continuous improvement.
• Understanding of working with closed book customers would be beneficial.
• Excellent communication in English; Dutch language skills would be beneficial.
• Proactive, customer-focused and culturally aware approach.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Site Manager to deliver operational strategies meeting customer expectations.
• Lead daily distribution and light manufacturing activities with safe, efficient operations.
• Develop teams through coaching and training and support employee relations.
• Drive customer metrics across cost, quality and responsiveness and take corrective action.
• Implement Lean Warehousing System processes and support startup activities with cross-functional teams.
• Plan staffing, scheduling and workloads to support all shifts and accounts.
• Maintain safety, compliance and documentation across the operation.

Skills

Leadership

Lean principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Dutch language beneficial

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

GXO Logistics is recruiting an Operations Manager for our Hazeldonk site in Breda. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will oversee day-to-day operations, lead a team including 2 Warehouse Managers and ~125 indirect staff, and drive Lean, safety, quality and continuous improvement.

You will partner with senior leaders to implement operational strategies, manage staffing and workloads, and ensure on-time, accurate distribution across shifts.