Teamleader Distribution

Kuehne + Nagel International AG; Tilburg; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Travel expense reimbursement

Pension scheme

Vakantie-/ ATV-dagen

Ziektekostenverzekering korting

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel zoekt een hands-on Distribution Team Leader in Tilburg om het dagelijkse operaties te leiden. Je zorgt dat het team weet wat er van hen wordt verwacht, bewaakt prestaties en haalt operationele doelstellingen.

Je bent zichtbaar op de vloer en streeft naar kwaliteit, veiligheid en efficiëntie. Daarbij coördineer je taken, motiveert en ondersteunt het team, en onderhoudt een proactieve cultuur van samenwerking en ontwikkeling.

Qualifications

• MBO werkniveau of gelijkwaardig.
• Minimaal 1 jaar leidinggevende ervaring in logistiek, distributie of productie.
• Goede beheersing van de Engelse taal.
• Beschikbaarheid voor drieploegendienst.
• Sterke communicatieve vaardigheden en proactieve mindset.

Responsibilities

• Organiseer en verdeel dagelijkse taken met effectieve personeelsplanning.
• Motiveren, coachen en ondersteunen van teamleden op de werkvloer.
• Bevorderen van teamwork en persoonlijke ontwikkeling.
• Bewaken voortgang en bijsturen van operationele processen.
• Toezicht houden op distributie van ontvangst tot verzending en kwaliteitsbewaking.
• Veiligheid stimuleren en continue verbeteringen doorvoeren.

Skills

Leadership ervaring

Engels

Communicatie

dienstrooster

Education

MBO-niveau of gelijkwaardig

Job description

Beschrijving

Every day, we process between 400 and 600 inbound return trucks. This requires strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and someone who can keep calm under pressure.

As a Distribution Team Leader, you are responsible for managing the daily operation. You ensure your team knows exactly what is expected, monitor performance, and make sure operational targets are achieved. You are highly visible on the work floor, think ahead, and continuously focus on quality, safety, and efficiency.

Your responsibilities:

Leading your team

• Organize and distribute daily tasks while ensuring efficient workforce planning.
• Motivate, coach, and support team members in their daily activities.
• Foster a positive working environment where teamwork and personal development are encouraged.

Coordinating distribution processes

• Monitor operational progress and make adjustments when necessary.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement practical improvements.
• Ensure operations continue to run smoothly, even during peak periods.

Supporting the Supervisor

• Act as the first point of contact on the warehouse floor.
• Take over the Supervisor's operational responsibilities when required.
• Make confident decisions while maintaining a clear overview of the operation.Managing product flow and quality

• Oversee the complete distribution process, from receiving and sorting to storage, processing, and dispatch.
• Monitor quality standards and take immediate action whenever deviations occur.

Safety and continuous improvement

• Promote a safe working environment and ensure procedures are followed.
• Actively contribute ideas to improve processes and increase operational efficiency.

Wat vragen wij

You are a hands-on leader who enjoys taking responsibility and bringing out the best in your team. You thrive in a dynamic environment, stay organized under pressure, and know how to motivate people to achieve outstanding results together.

In addition, you have:

• MBO working and thinking level (or equivalent);
• At least one year of leadership experience in a logistics, distribution, or production environment;
• Good command of the English language;
• Availability to work in a three-shift operation;
• Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and natural leadership abilities.

Wat bieden wij

At Kuehne+Nagel, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career within an international organization where collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer:

• A monthly salary between €2,700 and €3,100, depending on your experience;
• A one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment;
• An attractive shift allowance;
• Travel expense reimbursement;
• A solid pension scheme;
• 24 vacation days plus 3.5 additional ATV days, with the option to earn extra leave;
• Collective health insurance discount with CZ;
• A varied and responsible role where you'll make a real impact on your team and the overall operation every day.

Over Kuehne+Nagel

With approximately 3,500 employees and 22 locations, Kuehne+Nagel is one of the largest distribution companies in the Netherlands. We handle worldwide transportation of goods by sea, air, inland waterways, and road. Additionally, we help our customers optimize their (inter)national transport with smart IT solutions. At Kuehne+Nagel, we strive for a working environment where you feel comfortable and where your talents are fully utilized. We are always open to your opinions, plans, and ideas, and we support your growth with all the career opportunities you would expect from a modern, international player in logistics.