Job Description

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Lelystad | €3,500 – €5,752 | 40 hours | Bonus

Ready to lead more than just a warehouse operation? As a Warehouse Manager in Lelystad, you'll play a key role at Arvato's newestTech location. You'll help further develop the operation, optimize processes, and build high-performing teams within a highly automated warehouse environment.

This role is about much more than managing daily operations. You'll combine operational leadership with continuous improvement in an international environment where systems, data, and supply chains come together. If you're looking for ownership, an ambitious organization, and genuine career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

YOUR ROLE

As a Warehouse Manager, you are responsible for the operational performance of multiple warehouse departments. You lead a team of Supervisors, ensure operational excellence, and continuously improve processes through data-driven decision-making. You report directly to the Site Director.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading, coaching, and developing multiple Supervisors and their operational 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 operational performance;
• Helping shape the future of Arvato's newest Tech location by driving operational excellence and continuous improvement;
• Creating a culture of ownership, collaboration, safety, and continuous development.

You will work in a dynamic warehouse environment where flexibility is important. Working hours may vary depending on operational requirements.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Experience is important. But at Arvato, your development doesn't stop. You'll work in a highly automated warehouse environment within an international organization where innovation, technology, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Through our extensive Learning & Development programs, you'll have every opportunity to continue growing both professionally and personally. Career progression within Operations is actively encouraged.

Additionally, we offer:

• A gross monthly salary between €3,500 and €5,752 based on 40 hours, depending on your experience;
• Performance-based bonus;
• 25 vacation days (based on full-time employment);
• Additional time-off options: purchase up to one extra week of vacation and earn up to 3 additional "sick-free" days;
• Company laptop and mobile phone (also for private use);
• Travel allowance;
• Attractive pension scheme;
• Discount on gym memberships and our bike plan;
• Informal company events and team activities.

You will start with a temporary contract with the prospect of permanent employment.

To be eligible for this position, you must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands at the time of application.

YOUR PROFILE

We are looking for a decisive and people-oriented Warehouse Manager who enjoys working in an international, highly automated logistics environment.

• 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;
• Experience working with ERP and WMS systems (SAP or similar);
• Experience leading change within a dynamic operational environment is an advantage;
• Good command of the English language;
• Strong leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills;
• A proactive mindset with the ability to drive change and inspire teams.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Our process is simple and fast:

1. Phone call with the recruiter;
2. First interview on site;
3. Online assessment from home;
4. Second interview on site;
5. Fast feedback.

We assess candidates based on talent and motivation. Diversity and equal opportunities are at the heart of our recruitment process

Ready to lead one of Arvato's newest Tech operations and make an impact in a highly automated warehouse environment? Apply now.

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