Team Lead Controlroom

American President Lines; Bleiswijk; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday pay

200 vacation hours per year

Travel allowance

CEVAfit program

CEVA Academy

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Bleiswijk seeks a Team Lead Control Room to guide a multi-disciplinary team of specialists and oversee automated logistics processes. You will translate real-time data into decisive actions, aiming to maximize throughput while maintaining safety and reliability in a high‑tech warehouse environment.

You will manage ~10 specialists, rotate day/evening/night shifts, and work closely with Operations, Engineering, IT, and external partners to ensure peak performance and continuous

Qualifications

• Associate/Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations Management.
• ≥5 years in logistics or automated/technical operations.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English; full‑time availability.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Equipment Control Room Specialists, Operational Control Room Specialists, and Process Control Room Specialists.
• Monitor and manage automated logistics processes to ensure optimal operational flow and system performance.
• Advise Operations on the deployment of people, equipment, and resources.
• Act as the key communication link between Operations, technical partners, and the Control Room.
• Ensure safe and controlled operation of the Warehouse Control System (WCS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), and automated material handling equipment.
• Analyze operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive initiatives to enhance productivity and machine efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Analytical thinking

Decision making under pressure

English proficiency

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Logistics

Tools

WCS/WMS systems

Job description

CEVALogistics

e-commerce

Full Time

CEVA Logistics is a leading international logistics service provider. In the Benelux region, we operate over 50 locations spread across 30 sites, where more than 11,000 colleagues contribute daily to our success.

YOUR ROLE

As a Team Lead Control Room, you are responsible for the heartbeat of our logistics operation in Bleiswijk. Together with your team, you oversee the performance of our automated systems and ensure that operations run smoothly, efficiently, and safely.

You translate operational data, system insights, and real-time developments into actionable decisions. Your focus is on optimizing performance, preventing disruptions, and creating maximum flow throughout the warehouse.

In addition to the operational aspect, your most important responsibility is leading and developing a team of specialists. You inspire your team to perform at their best while contributing to a safe, stable, and high-performing operation.

As Team Lead Control Room, you will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Equipment Control Room Specialists, Operational Control Room Specialists, and Process Control Room Specialists;
• Monitor and manage automated logistics processes to ensure optimal operational flow and system performance;
• Advise Operations on the most effective deployment of people, equipment, and resources;
• Act as the key communication link between Operations, technical partners, and the Control Room;
• Ensure the safe and controlled operation of the Warehouse Control System (WCS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), and automated material handling equipment;
• Analyze operational performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive initiatives that enhance productivity and machine efficiency.

WHERE WILL YOU WORK?

Your base location will be Bleiswijk, home to one of CEVA Logistics’ most advanced automated warehouse operations. Here, logistics processes, automation, and technology work seamlessly together to process thousands of customer orders every day.

As Team Lead Control Room, you will manage a team of approximately 10 specialists and report directly to the Control Room Manager. You will work closely with Operations, Engineering, IT, and external technical partners to ensure operational excellence.

You will work in a rotating shift pattern:

Day shift: 06:15u - 14:45u;

Evening shift: 14:45u - 23:15u;

Night shift: 23:15u - 06:15u.

Additionally:

• You alternate between day and evening shifts on a weekly basis;
• You work an average of one Sunday every three weeks;
• You work an average of one week of night shifts every ten weeks.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

You are a people-focused leader who thrives in complex and fast-paced logistics environments. You enjoy solving operational challenges, improving processes, and supporting your team in achieving outstanding results.

You can quickly switch between operational priorities, team development, and stakeholder management. With your strong analytical mindset and decision-making skills, you remain calm under pressure and maintain a clear overview of performance, progress, and priorities.

In addition, you bring:

• An Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or Operations Management;
• At least 5 years of experience within a logistics, automated, manufacturing, or technical operational environment;
• Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing teams of specialists or professionals;
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure;
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken, and full-time availability.

WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?

At CEVA Logistics, there are plenty of opportunities to get the best out of yourself and your career. In addition to a dynamic environment in which we achieve our goals together at a high pace and in a results-oriented manner, we offer a position with room for fun and connection. This role can be the first step of a broad career path within our organization. The possibilities to follow your own path are endless!

In addition, we offer you the following:

• A gross monthly salary between € 2.946 and € 4.187 plus 8% holiday pay (classification depending on, among other things, your work experience and level of education);
• A one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment;
• Allowances for evening and night shifts;
• 200 vacation hours per year and the option to purchase or sell additional leave;
• Travel allowance from a 10 km home-work distance;
• Access to our CEVAfit program; and
• Opportunity to develop yourself using a variety of tools in our CEVA Academy.

We look forward to welcoming you to CEVA Logistics for an exciting career!