Warehouse Manager a.i.

Michael Page; Moerdijk; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASAP start

6-month contract

On-site

Moerdijk location

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Warehouse Manager a.i. for a 6-month assignment in Moerdijk, Netherlands. You will lead all day-to-day warehouse operations, manage teams and key relationships with 3PL partners to drive service excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and KPI management, with a focus on safety, quality and cross-functional collaboration across Purchasing, Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, HR and Operations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading warehouse operations in manufacturing, logistics or supply chain.
• Proven leadership with responsibility for teams and performance.
• Strong knowledge of safety, EHS and quality management systems.
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of third-party logistics and warehouse provider management.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations with safe, efficient and compliant performance.
• Manage warehouse teams, supporting development and engagement.
• Oversee relationships with 3PL and warehousing partners for service excellence.
• Monitor budgets, costs and resource use to optimize financial performance.
• Implement and track KPIs focused on quality, productivity, safety and service.
• Ensure timely order fulfillment and outbound shipment performance.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, health & safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, HR and Operations.
• Support strategic warehousing projects and network optimization initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting

KPI management

EHS & quality

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Logistics/Operations

Job description

• Lead National Warehouse Operations
• Assignment for 6 months

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international manufacturing and production organization with a strong focus on operational excellence, safety, and supply chain performance operating in Moerdijk. They operate a sophisticated logistics network and is committed to continuous improvement, sustainable growth, and delivering exceptional service to customers across Europe.

Job Description

In this role as Warehouse Manager a.i.

• Lead all day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant performance.
• Manage warehouse teams, supporting employee development, engagement, and operational delivery.
• Oversee relationships with third-party logistics and warehousing partners to drive service excellence.
• Monitor warehouse budgets, costs, and resource utilization to optimize financial performance.
• Implement and track operational KPIs focused on quality, productivity, safety, and customer service.
• Ensure timely order fulfillment and outbound shipment performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, health & safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing, Planning, Logistics, Customer Service, HR, and Operations teams.
• Support strategic warehousing projects and network optimization initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements for this Warehouse Manager a.i. :

• Experience managing warehouse operations within a manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain environment.
• Proven leadership experience with responsibility for operational teams and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety, EHS, and quality management systems.
• Experience managing budgets, operational KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of third-party logistics and warehouse provider management.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• A proactive and results-oriented leadership style.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• ZZP registered and based in the Netherlands

What's on Offer

• Start date: ASAP
• Contract for 6 months
• On site
• Moerdijk