Site Operations Lead — Launching a New Warehouse

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

Job summary

GXO Logistics in Hazeldonk, Breda is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation of the new site, reporting to the Site Manager. You will drive performance, customer satisfaction, team development and continuous improvement.

Lead two Warehouse Managers and ~125 indirect employees, partner on operational strategies, and plan staffing across shifts while embedding Lean practices and ensuring safety and compliance. English is essential; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with strong analytical skills.
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse operations or similar service/production.
• Minimum 5 years in a complex organisation with leadership and people development.
• Experience applying Lean and driving continuous improvement.
• English communication excellence; Dutch language skills beneficial.
• Proactive, customer-focused and culturally aware with goal orientation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational strategies with Site Manager and Operations Director.
• Lead daily distribution and light manufacturing activities safely and efficiently.
• Manage performance, coach and develop teams, and maintain employee relations.
• Drive customer metrics across cost, quality and responsiveness with corrective action.
• Implement Lean Warehousing System processes and support start-up activities.
• Plan staffing, scheduling and workloads across all shifts and accounts.
• Maintain safety, compliance, process documents and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Lean principles

Supply chain experience

English proficiency

Dutch beneficial

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Exciting opportunity – Operations Manager, Hazeldonk, Breda!

We are recruiting for an Operations Manager to join our new site in Hazeldonk, Breda. Reporting to the Site Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the site, ensuring strong performance, customer satisfaction, team development and continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the culture, processes and performance of a new operation while delivering excellent service for our customer.

What's in it for you?

• Play a key role in launching and shaping a brand-new site operation.
• Lead 2 Warehouse Managers and approximately 125 indirect employees.
• Supporting a leading Techology brand.
• Drive operational excellence through Lean, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Join a dynamic, international organisation that supports your development and career growth.

How you'll make an impact

• Partner with the Site Manager and Operations Director to deliver operational strategies that meet company and customer expectations.
• Lead daily distribution and light manufacturing activities, ensuring safe, efficient and accurate operations.
• Manage performance, develop teams through coaching and training, and support positive employee relations.
• Drive customer metrics across cost, quality and responsiveness, taking corrective action where required.
• Implement and coach Lean Warehousing System processes and support start-up activities with cross-functional teams.
• Plan staffing, scheduling and workloads to support all shifts and accounts.
• Maintain safety, compliance, process documentation and environmental improvement standards across the operation.

What you'll bring to GXO

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, with strong analytical skills.
• Experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse operations or a similar service-based or production environment.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a complex organisation, with strong leadership and people-development skills.
• Experience applying Lean principles and driving continuous improvement.
• Understanding of working with closed book customers would be beneficial
• Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch language skills would be beneficial.
• A proactive, customer-focused and culturally aware approach, with the ability to work towards clear goals.

Your work environment

Working at GXO Logistics means being part of a dynamic, international organisation where you can take ownership of your success, develop your skills and contribute to an entrepreneurial culture.

GXO Logistics provides advanced supply chain solutions for leading companies across sectors including e-commerce, food and retail, and industrial manufacturing. In the BeNe region, GXO operates from more than 30 locations, with headquarters in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

Interested?

Apply via the button below and submit your most recent CV.

For more information, please contact Debbie Haywood, Corporate Recruiter, at [e-mail].

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

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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.

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