Supervisor

Bleckmann Solutions B.V.; Almelo; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

International environment

Job summary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing large groups.
• Strong knowledge of logistics processes.
• Excellent communication in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage Team Leaders and warehouse employees.
• Achieve department objectives and improve productivity.
• Analyze results and propose service improvements.
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers.
• Coach, train, and motivate the team.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure day-to-day operations across shifts.

Skills

Team leadership

Logistics processes

Warehouse management system

Dutch & English fluency

5S & Lean Sigma

Education

MBO+/ HBO education level

Tools

WMi

Job description

Ready to Join the Backstage Crew?At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew — a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients — and for each other — we’ve got a spot for you.Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?Tasks and responsibilities:As a Supervisor you will manage the Team Leader(s) and Warehouse employees which you are responsible for.It is your job to achieve all department objectives. You do this, among other things, by focusing on productivity, customer satisfaction, analyzing department results and making improvement proposals based on customer satisfaction research.Achieve departmental objectives;Analyze departmental results;Improve productivity and efficiency;Make improvement proposals to improve services and increase customer satisfaction;Minimizing errors and shortening lead times;Conducting consultations within and outside the department;Point of contact for both the internal organization and suppliers related to the department;Leading, coaching, training and motivating the Teamleaders;Coach and motivate the team and train new employees;Working in a continuous process improvement environment within our network organization;Reports to the Warehouse Manager.Profile:MBO+/ HBO working and thinking level;Demonstrable experience in managing large groups;Good knowledge of logistics processes;Good knowledge of warehouse management system (preferably WMi);Good communication skills and positive attitude;Strong leadership skills and able to motivate a team;Decisive, problem solving skills;Analytical skills;Excellent knowledge and command of the Dutch and English languages both verbally and in writing;Good knowledge of Microsoft Office;Knowledge of 5S and Lean Six Sigma;Flexible and stress-resistant and able to work overtime in (and if necessary out of) season;As a supervisor, you work together with your team in day shifts, ensuring structure, motivation, and results on the work floorWhat do we offer ?We offer a varied job with a high degree of independence and a pleasant working environment.a varied job: no day is the same. You work in a pleasant and rapidly changing international environment where you are entrusted with a high degree of independence;plenty of room for ideas and initiatives: working in a company where entrepreneurship and sustainability are central;career, learning and growth opportunities: being part of a financially healthy and large organization where lifelong learning and growth is encouraged;an attractive salary: a complete package that matches your background;At Bleckmann, we are guided by our values: We take a parachute and jump (Entrepreneurship), we unpack our knowledge (Expertise), we raise the bar with every box (Excellence), and we spark energy that connects (Engagement).