Supervisor

Bertelsmann; Lelystad; Remote; EUR 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Pension plan

Discount on gym membership

Bike plan

Team events and activities

Job summary

Arvato in Lelystad, Netherlands, is seeking a Supervisor to lead one of our warehouse departments within the Tech division. You will drive daily operations, develop your team, and push for continuous improvement from day one.

You will manage KPI targets, collaborate across teams, and shape efficient processes using data and automation. The role requires leadership, SAP/ERP experience, and willingness to work two shifts with a shift allowance.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Supervisor or similar role in logistics/warehouse operations.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP/WMS systems is required.
• Willing to work in shifts, including night periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the operational team in a warehouse department.
• Monitor daily KPIs related to productivity, quality, and planning.
• Coordinate workforce planning with the Workforce Planning team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven

Education

MBO+/HBO level

Tools

SAP

ERP/WMS

Job description

Lelystad, Flevoland | €2.607 – €4.164 | 40 hours | Shifts | TFT

As a Supervisor, you'll play a key role in the successful implementation and launch of Arvato’s newest 80,000 m² location in Lelystad, within our Tech division. You'll lead your team in the daily warehouse operation, drive operational performance, and identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. This is a role where you don't just manage the operation; you help shape it from day one.

At Arvato, you'll work in a dynamic and international environment where collaboration, performance, and continuous improvement are important. You'll work with operational data and systems to support your decisions, collaborate with colleagues across different teams, and have the opportunity to develop both your people and the operation. If you enjoy leading teams, improving performance, and making a visible impact in a growing operation, this is the role for you.

YOUR TASKS

As a Supervisor, you are responsible for leading and optimizing one of our warehouse departments. You ensure daily operational KPIs are achieved while continuously developing your team and driving operational excellence. You report directly to the Warehouse Manager.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading, motivating, and developing your operational team;
• Monitoring and steering daily KPIs related to productivity, quality, and planning;
• Leading daily stand-up meetings and coordinating workforce planning with the Workforce Planning team;
• Identifying and implementing process improvements;
• Coaching team members and supporting their professional development;
• Working in an international and diverse environment where automation, data, and system-driven operations are at the heart of the business.

You will work in a two-shift operation with early and late weekday shifts. In return for working shifts, you will receive an additional shift allowance.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

At our company, you can continue to grow. You work in a modern and automated warehouse with many development opportunities.

We offer:

• A gross monthly salary between €2,607and €4,164 (based on 40 hours);
• Time-for-time agreement;
• Additional time-off options: buy up to one extra week and 3 extra ‘sick-free’ days;
• Company laptop and phone;
• Travel allowance;
• Pension plan;
• Discount on gym membership and bike plan;
• Team events and activities.

You start with a temporary contract with the possibility of a permanent contract.

You must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands when you apply.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for a strong and motivated Supervisor who enjoys working in a logistics environment. You are able to communicate professionally and understand the importance of representing the business appropriately when interacting with the customer on site.

• MBO+/HBO working and thinking level;
• At least 1 year of experience as a Supervisor, or several years as an Assistant Supervisor/Teamleader;
• Experience in logistics or warehouse operations;
• Experience with systems such as SAP or other ERP/WMS systems;
• Willing to work in shifts (including temporary night periods);
• Good leadership and communication skills;
• Able to improve processes and work with data.

Due to the location and operational hours, a driver's license and own transportation are essential.

WHAT’S NEXT?

• Phone call with the recruiter;
• First interview on site;
• Online assessment from home;
• Second interview on site;
• Fast feedback.