Warehouse Team Leader

Start People; Venlo; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GEODIS in Venlo is seeking a Warehouse Team Leader to guide and support a team of 10–40 on daily warehouse operations. You will ensure tasks are completed on time, monitor performance, and drive improvements across processes and safety standards.

You will actively contribute to automation and new process implementations, helping the team adapt to changes while maintaining quality and compliance. Fluency in Dutch or English (B2) is required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a team leader or supervisor in logistics.
• Experience motivating employees.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and KPIs.
• Experience with a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Good command of Dutch or English, minimum B2 level.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support 10 to 40 warehouse employees.
• Coordinate daily operations to meet schedule.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements.
• Support automation projects and new processes.
• Maintain safety and quality standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Performance monitoring

WMS experience

Dutch or English B2

Communication

Problem-solving

Logistics knowledge

Tools

WMS

Job description

As a Warehouse Team Leader at GEODIS in Venlo, you'll be responsible for managing and supporting your team throughout the daily warehouse operation.

You'll make sure everyone knows their responsibilities, work is completed on time and performance targets are met.

You're actively involved on the warehouse floor, supporting employees, solving operational challenges and looking for opportunities to improve efficiency.

You’ll also contribute to new developments, including warehouse automation and robotics, helping your team adapt to new processes and technologies.

What will you do?

• Lead your team: Manage, motivate and support 10 to 40 warehouse employees.
• Coordinate daily operations: Make sure warehouse activities run efficiently and according to schedule.
• Monitor KPIs: Track performance, identify improvements and take action when needed.
• Improve processes: Support automation projects and introduce more efficient ways of working.
• Maintain safety and quality: Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with quality standards.

You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to the launch of a new customer operation at GEODIS. We're looking for someone who understands warehouse operations and knows how to lead a team effectively.

What do you bring?

• At least 2 years of experience as a team leader or supervisor, preferably in logistics.
• Experience managing and motivating employees.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and KPIs.
• Experience working with a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Good command of Dutch or English, minimum B2 level.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.