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

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.