Warehouse Team Lead - Automation & People Leadership

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Heerlen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive salary

Ownership and growth opportunities

Development support

Entrepreneurial culture

Team-focused environment

Job summary

GXO Logistics in Heerlen is seeking a confident Warehouse Teamlead to coach a diverse team and support our automated operation for a leading clothing retail customer.

You will monitor performance, improve processes, ensure safety, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep daily operations moving. This role offers ownership and a chance to grow in a dynamic, international logistics environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in logistics or warehouse leadership.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate large teams.
• Strong English communication; Dutch is a plus.
• Comfort with office software and WMS systems.
• Willingness to work in a 2-shift system (6:00–15:00, 15:00–00:00) including alternating Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of warehouse colleagues, including coordinators, permanent employees and flex staff.
• Create a safe, structured and positive working environment where your team understands priorities and can perform at its best.
• Support daily operations by monitoring performance, productivity and quality against agreed standards and KPIs.
• Guide employees with clear instructions, feedback and support so that work is completed safely, efficiently and correctly.
• Play an active role in start-up activities and work closely with cross-functional teams to keep operations moving smoothly.
• Contribute to people decisions, including onboarding, performance reviews, development opportunities and contract recommendations.
• Ensure work instructions and process documentation are up to date, understood and followed by the team.
• Spot opportunities to improve processes and take practical steps to make daily operations better.

Skills

Team leadership

English proficiency

Dutch language

WMS systems experience

Shift work flexibility

Tools

Office software

WMS systems

Job description

GXO Logistics in Heerlen is seeking a confident Warehouse Teamlead to coach a diverse team and support our automated operation for a leading clothing retail customer.

You will monitor performance, improve processes, ensure safety, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep daily operations moving. This role offers ownership and a chance to grow in a dynamic, international logistics environment.