Warehouse Manager: Automation & Continuous Improvement Lead

Arvato; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 39,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

25 vacation days

Travel allowance

Laptop and mobile

Gym discount

Bike plan

Team events

Job summary

Arvato's Lelystad Tech location seeks a Warehouse Manager to lead a highly automated operation, develop processes, and build high-performing teams across multiple departments.

You will drive operational performance, monitor safety, quality, productivity and service KPIs, translate data into improvement initiatives, and collaborate with planning and support functions to optimize capacity. This is a role with ownership and career growth in an international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (HBO) or equivalent working and thinking level.
• Several years of experience in warehouse management or a comparable operational leadership role.
• Experience leading multiple operational teams through Supervisors.
• Strong analytical skills and experience managing operational KPIs.
• Experience with process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Good command of the English language.
• Proactive mindset with ability to drive change and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing multiple Supervisors and their teams.
• Monitoring and steering daily KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, and service.
• Analyzing operational performance and translating data into actionable improvement initiatives.
• Driving continuous improvement and operational excellence within a highly automated warehouse environment.
• Collaborating closely with Workforce Planning and other support departments to optimize capacity and performance.
• Helping shape the future of Arvato's Tech location by driving operational excellence.
• Creating a culture of ownership, collaboration, safety, and continuous development.

Skills

Leadership

KPI management

Data-driven

Change leadership

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (HBO) or equivalent

Tools

ERP/WMS SAP

Job description

Arvato's Lelystad Tech location seeks a Warehouse Manager to lead a highly automated operation, develop processes, and build high-performing teams across multiple departments.

You will drive operational performance, monitor safety, quality, productivity and service KPIs, translate data into improvement initiatives, and collaborate with planning and support functions to optimize capacity. This is a role with ownership and career growth in an international environment.