Warehouse Manager

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As GXO continues to expand one of the largest and most advanced logistics hubs in the Netherlands, located in Lelystad, we are looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead a key part of our operation. In this role, you will drive daily performance, develop high-performing teams, and ensure that processes run safely, efficiently, and in line with customer expectations.

You will play a crucial part in shaping a rapidly growing, high-volume environment where continuous improvement, operational discipline, and strong leadership are essential. Thanks to the scale and ongoing growth of this site, you will also have clear opportunities to develop yourself and advance your career within GXO. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are ready to take ownership of a major operational area, this opportunity is for you.

What your week looks like as a Warehouse Manager

• Plan and organize the weekly workload, set clear priorities and ensure smooth operational execution in line with KPI and rate expectations.
• Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and Supervisors to build high-performing and engaged teams.
• Monitor performance, analyze deviations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement using LEAN principles and GXO Warehousing System practices.
• Coordinate workload planning, staffing levels and shift support to ensure a reliable and efficient operational flow.
• Ensure full compliance with safety standards, legal requirements and GXO policies, promoting a strong safety-first culture.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of operational processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and engage with the customer on daily operational topics, while contributing to sustainability and efficiency initiatives.
• You regularly meet and align with your Operations Manager, to whom you directly report, ensuring clear priorities, performance follow-up and smooth coordination across the operation.

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What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, engineering, operations or business, with 7+ years’ warehouse/operations management experience and proven leadership.
• Proven people-management skills, including experience in performance, case and absence management, coaching conversations and developing teams in a high-volume operational environment.
• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English (Spanish is a plus), with the ability to motivate teams and collaborate effectively in an international environment.
• Proactive, resilient and results-driven, able to take ownership, work under pressure and deliver high-quality service.
• Strong analytical, financial and reporting skills, with broad technical insight and a willingness to continuously develop.
• Experience with or affinity for LEAN / 5S / Six Sigma and a structured, improvement-focused way of working.
• Flexible mindset, being able to work outside a 9–5 schedule, including rotational shifts.

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What we offer you

• A key leadership position within one of the largest and most advanced logistics hubs in the Netherlands.
• A competitive salary between €3300 - €5300 gross per month, excluding allowances and bonuses, depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Real career opportunities within an international organization that invests in your development, with clear and transparent pathways for advancement across operations, continuous improvement and site leadership.
• A strong, people-first culture built on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, within a dynamic environment of motivated colleagues where no day is the same.
• Access to a high-quality company restaurant, where professional chefs prepare fresh, healthy meals every day for just a few euros.