Team Lead Logistics Inbound

HQ Pack; Veldhoven; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective pension

Bicycle plan

Travel allowance

5 extra days off

Job summary

HQ Pack in the Netherlands is looking for a Team Lead Logistics Inbound to coordinate daily incoming flows at one production and service site. You will lead up to 15 logistics staff, ensuring goods are received, inspected, stored and registered accurately and on time.

You monitor workload, capacity and performance, remove bottlenecks, and drive safe, organized warehouse practices while collaborating with Production, Planning and Quality to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in logistics and team leadership within a warehouse or distribution environment
• Experience working with ERP, WMS and other logistics systems
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Experience coaching and developing operational teams
• Certified or willing to obtain certification for Forklift, Reach Truck, EPT and Stacker operations
• Full-time availability (40 hours) and willingness to work in a two-shift operation

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of inbound logistics employees
• Oversee receiving, unloading, inspection, registration, and storage activities
• Ensure inventory accuracy and correct system administration
• Coordinate workforce planning and operational priorities throughout the shift
• Monitor safety, quality, and housekeeping standards within the warehouse
• Identify process improvements and implement efficiency initiatives
• Work closely with Production, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth operational flow

Skills

Team leadership

Logistics operations

English proficiency

Coaching & development

Forklift cert

Tools

ERP systems

WMS software

Job description

• Proven experience in logistics and team leadership within a warehouse or distribution environment
• Experience working with ERP, WMS and other logistics systems
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Experience coaching and developing operational teams
• Certified or willing to obtain certification for Forklift, Reach Truck, EPT and Stacker operations
• Full-time availability (40 hours) and willingness to work in a two-shift operation

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in logistics and team leadership within a warehouse or distribution environment
• Experience working with ERP, WMS and other logistics systems
• Good command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Experience coaching and developing operational teams
• Certified or willing to obtain certification for Forklift, Reach Truck, EPT and Stacker operations
• Full-time availability (40 hours) and willingness to work in a two-shift operation

Soft Skills

• Able to maintain overview and priorities in a fast-moving operation
• Decisive and comfortable making operational decisions
• Flexible and adaptable to changing workloads and priorities
• Assertive and able to address issues constructively
• Strong communicator across different departments and levels
• Hands-on leadership style with a visible presence on the work floor
• Focused on continuous improvement and accountability

Job Description

As Team Lead Logistics Inbound, you are responsible for the daily coordination of all incoming logistics flows at one of our production and service locations. You ensure that goods, reusable packaging, and customer materials are received, processed, and stored accurately and on time.

You lead a team of up to 15 logistics employees and provide clear direction throughout the day. You monitor workload, capacity, and operational performance while maintaining a safe and organized warehouse environment. When issues arise, you act quickly to remove bottlenecks and keep processes moving.

The department continues to grow alongside our international customer base. This role offers the opportunity to build structure, improve processes, and develop a team that plays a critical role in the success of our supply chain.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of inbound logistics employees
• Oversee receiving, unloading, inspection, registration, and storage activities
• Ensure inventory accuracy and correct system administration
• Coordinate workforce planning and operational priorities throughout the shift
• Monitor safety, quality, and housekeeping standards within the warehouse
• Identify process improvements and implement efficiency initiatives
• Work closely with Production, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth operational flow

Your team

You will lead a team responsible for handling all incoming material flows within our operation. This includes customer-owned materials, reusable packaging, components, and products arriving from suppliers and service locations worldwide.

The team consists of warehouse operators and logistics specialists with varying levels of experience. You work closely with Production, Planning, Quality, Supply Chain and fellow Team Leads to ensure materials are available where and when they are needed.

The culture is practical, collaborative, and focused on execution. Team members appreciate a leader who is approachable, provides clear direction, and is willing to step in when necessary. As the operation continues to expand, you will have the opportunity to shape processes, improve efficiency, and further professionalize the inbound logistics function.

If you enjoy combining operational leadership with process improvement and team development, we would be happy to tell you more about this opportunity.

Your benefits

Working at HQ Pack means being part of a strongly growing worldwide operating organization called HQ Group. Despite its strong international character and over 800 colleagues in the Netherlands, the organization is characterized by its informal character and short communication lines. Within our organization, you will get the opportunity to further develop yourself both personally and professionally. We attach great value to a collegial and pleasant working atmosphere. Naturally, we will provide you with the resources you need to perform this job well. We have our own employment conditions package and offer collective pension, Bicycle plan, travel allowance and the possibility for 5 extra days off.

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