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Job Description

Logistics at full potential Ready to take your operations leadership to the next level? For our warehouse in Heerlen, we’re looking for a driven Operations Manager with a strong background in automation / 3PL and a genuine passion for Logistics & Supply Chain. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in this fast-paced, high-volume site—where your expertise will truly shape the future of our operations. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy making measurable impact, and are excited by continuous improvement and innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join our Heerlen team. What does your day look like as an Operations Manager You will maintain the day-to-day operational focus and lead the operational team on a daily basis You will work in the warehouse according to the LEAN philosophy and take charge of operational implementations, evaluations & budgets You will be coaching and mentoring your team, managing situations where a consensus needs to be found You will be responsible for a safe working environment You will be the primary contact person for your customers, managing expectations/statistics, implementing and delivering on KPIs and productivity targets You will be involved in forecasting and budgeting for your accounts You will report to the Site Manager What Do You Need To Be Successful Bachelors degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or equivalent through experience At least 3-5 years of experience in an Operations role and managerial experience of leading a team Good knowledge of automation Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment which is extremely fast-paced Lean background is a plus – ideally 5S Strong communication skills in English and Dutch What We Offer You Competitive annual salary A company car or car allowance Company Pension Performance related bonus A dynamic and growing organization, with lots of space for personal input and development A highly motivated team on site with ambitions to grow and improve every single day A pleasant working atmosphere on site and in your department Your future work environment Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. An exciting environment where there is plenty of room for your own input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics are in charge of their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics is, every day you will face new challenges, allowing you to develop optimally. We support you in your development so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organization. Customer satisfaction, personal growth of employees and sustainability are central to GXO Logistics' business philosophy. Today, this ambitious company is one of the top 3 logistics service providers in the world. Want to know more about GXO? Watch the video below or visit our website www.gxo.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7NC8gl3bg In short, this is the place where you want to work! For more information please contact Linda Ferwerda, she can be reached at [email protected] Interested? Apply via the button and leave your recent CV GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.

Core Responsibilities

Lead the daily warehouse operation and operational team, applying Lean principles while overseeing implementations, evaluations, budgets, safety, and continuous improvement. Serve as the primary customer contact, manage expectations and performance metrics, deliver KPI and productivity targets, and contribute to account forecasting and budgeting.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Logistics, or equivalent experience, is required, along with 3–5 years of operations experience and managerial experience leading a team. Candidates should have good knowledge of automation, be comfortable in a fast-paced multicultural environment, and have strong communication skills in English and Dutch; Lean or 5S experience is an advantage.

Benefits

• Company Car Or Car Allowance
• Company Pension
• Performance-Related Bonus
• Personal Development Opportunities