Teamleader

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Schiphol-Rijk; Vor Ort; EUR 52.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GXO Logistics, a global leader in supply chain solutions, is launching a brand-new site in Lelystad and seeks a Team Leader to guide a growing operating team. You will lead, coach and develop staff, drive KPIs, and implement Lean, 5S and Kaizen to enable daily operational excellence.

Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, you’ll work in a startup-like environment with a hands-on leadership style. Fluency in English is required, and prior experience in logistics or manufacturing leadership is

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading teams in logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with ability to coach and develop staff.
• Decision-making and problem-solving in fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to embrace Lean, 5S and Kaizen for continuous improvement.
• Good working knowledge of SAP and Excel.

Aufgaben

• Lead and develop team members through coaching and training.
• Own operational performance and KPI achievement.
• Assign tasks and monitor progress to ensure quality and productivity.
• Create a positive, safe, and engaging working environment.
• Manage employee relations professionally and apply corrective actions.
• Champion HSE culture across the operation.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S and Kaizen.
• Support site start-up activities and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Assist with recruitment planning and development opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers.
• Plan resources and workloads to meet demands.

Kenntnisse

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Lean & Kaizen

Change Management

Tools

SAP

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Team Leader – New Site Launch, Lelystad.

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, supporting a leading global technology brand.

Why this role matters

Are you a passionate people leader who thrives on bringing out the best in others? Do you want to play a key role in launching a brand-new operation for a leading global technology brand?

We're recruiting a Team Leader for our new site in Lelystad, offering a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting start-up environment where no two days are the same and your impact will be visible from day one.

Whether you're an experienced Team Leader looking for your next challenge or you've been supporting a team and are ready to take the next step into leadership, we'd love to hear from you. Previous experience within logistics, warehousing, production or manufacturing is essential.

You’ll be responsible for inspiring, coaching and developing your team while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement through Lean, 5S and Kaizen methodologies.

Supporting one of our key customers within the technology sector, you’ll report directly to the Warehouse Manager and play a vital role in creating a high‑performing, engaged and customer‑focused operation. You’ll keep daily activities running smoothly, ensure performance targets are met and provide your team with the guidance and support they need to succeed.

For this role, you’ll need to be fluent in English and, even better, you’ll enjoy a great work‑life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule, working 40 hours per week.

What's In It For You

• A full-time position within an exciting, fast‑paced and growing operation
• The opportunity to be part of a brand‑new site launch and help shape its future success
• A challenging role where you'll have real influence and responsibility
• An inclusive working environment that values diversity, equity and belonging
• Access to GXO University to support your personal and professional development
• Opportunities to grow your career within a leading global logistics business
• Freedom to bring forward ideas and drive positive change

How You'll Make An Impact

• Lead, motivate and develop team members through coaching, support and training
• Take ownership of operational performance and achievement of all KPIs
• Assign tasks and monitor progress to ensure quality, productivity and accuracy targets are achieved
• Create a positive, engaged and safe working environment where team members can thrive
• Manage employee relations matters professionally and implement corrective actions when required
• Champion a strong Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) culture across the operation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, 5S and Kaizen methodologies
• Support site start‑up activities and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure a successful launch
• Make recommendations regarding recruitment, performance management, promotions and development opportunities
• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Plan resourcing effectively and organise workloads to meet operational demands
• Promote compliance with agency standards and company procedures
• Ensure departmental processes are accurately documented and continuously reviewed
• Train and develop team members to maintain high standards of operational knowledge and capability

What You'll Bring To GXO

• Experience as a Team Leader, or experience supporting team leadership, within logistics, warehousing, distribution, manufacturing or a similar operational environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence people at all levels
• A positive, hands‑on and enthusiastic leadership style
• The ability to make decisions, solve problems and take ownership in a fast‑paced environment
• A flexible approach and a willingness to embrace change and continuous improvement
• Good working knowledge of SAP and Excel

Unlock the potential of your future

Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. A fascinating environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics are in charge of their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, enabling you to continuously develop and grow. We support your development so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organisation.

Your work environment

GXO Logistics offers advanced supply chain solutions for some of the world’s most successful companies across industries such as e‑commerce, food & retail and industrial manufacturing. In the BeNe region, GXO operates from more than 30 locations, with its headquarters in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

Want to know more about GXO Logistics?

Watch the video below or visit our website: www.gxo.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7NC8gl3bg

Ready to help launch a brand-new site and lead a team from day one?

Join us at GXO in Lelystad.

GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

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