Team Lead Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range €2,946.90–€4,187.42 per月

1‑year contract with potential for a永久

25 vacation days (+4 possible)

Pension plan

Travel reimbursement

Insurance discounts

Job summary

CEVA Logistics is seeking a Team Lead to direct daily warehouse operations at our multi-client site in Waalwijk. You will manage a team of Team Coordinators and Warehouse Operators, drive performance against KPIs, and collaborate with the Control Room to optimize end-to-end processes.

This role emphasizes leadership, ownership, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced logistics environment. We value a strong English communicator with a minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level thinking and working skills and at least a completed MBO-4 education.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a dynamic environment.
• Natural people manager with leadership experience in a logistics setting.
• Ambitious, hands-on, and able to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing team members, including performance reviews.
• Managing daily operations and achieving KPIs and planning targets.
• Collaborating with Control Room to optimize end-to-end processes.
• Continuously improving efficiency of people, resources, and equipment.
• Identifying bottlenecks and proposing logistics improvements.
• Conducting measurements, creating reports, and analyses.
• Supporting absence management and contributing to a healthy environment.
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized work environment.

Skills

People management

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

MBO-4 education

Job description

Team Lead Operations

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, you are responsible for leading and coordinating the daily operations in the warehouse. You will manage a team of Team Coordinators and Warehouse Operators, ensuring that everyone works efficiently and according to agreed standards. You inspire and motivate your team to set and achieve goals, while actively contributing to their personal and professional development. You work closely with colleagues and other departments to ensure smooth and efficient logistics processes. You report directly to the Operations Manager.

WHERE WILL YOU WORK?

As a Team Lead you will work from our multi-client warehouse in Waalwijk, where you will be part of a team of 20 to 30 colleagues and work closely with, among others, your fellow Team Leads. The team works in shifts.

On top of that, you will be responsible for:

• Leading, coaching, and developing team members, including conducting performance and appraisal reviews;
• Managing daily operations and ensuring the achievement of set KPIs and planning targets;
• Making the right decisions for an optimal end-to-end process in collaboration with colleagues and the Control Room;
• Continuously improving the efficiency of people, resources, and equipment;
• Identifying bottlenecks and proposing improvements to the logistics process;
• Conducting measurements, creating reports, and performing analyses;
• Supporting absence management and contributing to a healthy working environment;
• Ensuring a clean, safe, and well-organized work environment.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional working environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Do you recognize yourself in the following qualities and characteristics?

• Bachelor-level thinking and working skills, with at least a completed MBO-4 education;
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in a dynamic environment;
• A natural people manager with proven leadership experience in a similar (logistics) setting;
• Ambitious, hands‑on, and able to perform well under pressure and in fast‑paced situations;
• Solution‑oriented, proactive, and a strong sense of ownership;
• Full‑time availability and flexibility to work in a 2‑shift schedule;
• Strong command of the English language, spoken and written.

Please note that we only consider candidates who are residents of the European Union and who already live within commuting distance. Visa sponsorship and relocation support are not available for this position.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

At CEVA Logistics, there are plenty of opportunities to make the most of yourself and your career. This role can be the first step of a broad career path within our organization. Because of the different logistics solutions we offer, there is always a challenging role for you within the organization. In addition to a dynamic environment where we achieve our goals together at a fast pace and in a result-oriented way, we offer room for fun, connection and flexibility.

Also good to know:

• You will receive a monthly salary between €2.946,90 and €4.187,42 and 8% vacation allowance (grading depending on your work experience and education level);
• You will start with a one-year contract and then get the prospect of permanent employment;
• Everyone gets 25 vacation days, with the possibility of earning four additional days if you are not sick;
• We have an advantageous pension plan, travel reimbursement and discounts on various insurances;
• Opportunities to further develop yourself through courses and training, through the CEVA Academy.The possibilities also include studying alongside your work.