Teamleader I

GXO Logistics, Inc; Almere; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Collaborative workplace

International environment

Job summary

GXO Logistics in Almere is seeking a hands-on Team Leader to drive daily warehouse operations and to lead a multi-cultural team. You will coach staff, manage workload, and ensure top service levels.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvements, and close collaboration with cross-functional partners. With 3+ years in logistics leadership, you will guide recruitment, performance reviews, and development planning while maintaining strong customer service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a managerial role within logistics.
• Interpersonal skills to coach and develop teams.
• Experience with warehouse planning and KPI delivery.
• Fluency in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team with ongoing feedback.
• Achieve KPIs, ensure accuracy, productivity and service quality.
• Plan resources, shifts, and workload for the team.
• Foster safe, inclusive culture and manage employee relations.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and talent management.

Skills

People management

Operational excellence

Dutch & English communication

Reporting & presentations

Shift planning

Education

Intermediate vocational education in retail Logistics

Tools

MS Office

WMS

Job description

Do you have experience as a Team Leader within logistics? Are you passionate about motivating your team to perform at their best and ensuring top-notch service levels? If you’re ready to lead and make a difference, we have the perfect role for you at our amazing Almere site!

As a Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for the efficient day-to-day operation of the department with particular emphasis on managing warehouse associates and implementing warehouse plans.

This really is a hands on role where you can ensure a slick and robust process to ensure customer satisfaction!

What do you do on a typical day?

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team, providing ongoing feedback, training, and support to drive engagement and success.
• Deliver operational excellence by achieving KPIs, ensuring accuracy, productivity, and service quality across the operation.
• Plan and manage team resources effectively, including workload allocation, shift scheduling, and workforce planning.
• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive working environment, proactively addressing employee relations matters and promoting a strong team culture.
• Support key operational initiatives and business start-ups, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation.
• Contribute to talent management activities, including recruitment, performance reviews, development planning, and succession planning.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring high levels of customer service and operational support.
• Maintain operational standards and process documentation, ensuring teams are trained and up to date on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Champion health, safety, sustainability, and compliance, driving continuous improvement and supporting GXO's environmental and operational objectives.

What you need to succeed at GXO

• You have intermediate vocational education in retail Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent
• You have at least 3 years of experience in a managerial position within a logistics environment
• You are familiar with the MS Office package and WMS functionality
• LEAN Warehousing knowledge is desirable
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English are essential
• Be self-driven and resilient with the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills
• Flexibility to work shifts

What we offer

• Competitive salary package that recognises your skills and experience
• A varied and rewarding role within a dynamic, professional, and fast-paced environment
• A supportive and collaborative workplace that encourages innovation, personal contribution, and continuous development
• Excellent career progression opportunities with the potential to grow and advance within the organisation

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 oversee their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, which will enable you to develop optimally. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organisation.

GXO Logistics offers advanced supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies in many industries, like e-commerce, food & retail and industrial multinationals. In the BeNe region (The Netherlands and Belgium) GXO BeNe operates from +30 different locations with its headquarters in Eindhoven (NL).

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

In short, this is the next place you want to work!

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.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.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.