Value Stream Operations Leader, Automation & Continuous Improvement

Picnic Technologies; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days per year

Car lease option

Fresh meals and snacks at locations

Doenpensioen pension plan

Job summary

Picnic Technologies seeks a Continuous Improvement and Value Stream Operations Manager for its Dordrecht automated site. You will own the long-term performance of your value stream, leading multiple teams across shifts to deliver safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

In a high-volume, automated environment, collaborate with site leadership to translate goals into daily action, develop operational leaders, and build a scalable operation that supports rapid growth.

Qualifications

• University degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years leadership experience, preferably in warehouse or automated operations.
• Hands-on experience in automated or semi-automated fulfilment environments.
• Lean and continuous improvement experience in complex operations.
• Comfortable managing high-volume, high-SKU workflows.
• Proven ability to lead teams of leaders and drive results.
• Strong analytical skills, with a high level of competence in data analysis tools such as Tableau and Excel.
• Willingness to occasionally step into operational shifts to stay close to the operation and support the team.
• Fluency in English and Dutch

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ownership: Define strategy and drive improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Hands-on leadership: Coach supervisors to lead captain teams and meet targets.
• Data-Driven Process Optimization: Analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead daily Kaizen and improvement initiatives.
• Operational Standards and Execution: Maintain a clean, safe environment; apply 5S and consistent standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with maintenance, engineering, planning, analysts, and last-mile teams.

Skills

Leadership

Automated operations

Lean & CI

Data analysis

Tableau

Excel

English & Dutch

Education

University degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Picnic Technologies seeks a Continuous Improvement and Value Stream Operations Manager for its Dordrecht automated site. You will own the long-term performance of your value stream, leading multiple teams across shifts to deliver safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.

In a high-volume, automated environment, collaborate with site leadership to translate goals into daily action, develop operational leaders, and build a scalable operation that supports rapid growth.