Distribution Centre Lead

Picnic
Geldermalsen +1 more

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced operations professionals with leadership capabilities working in fast-paced logistics environments.

Best fit for

  • Experienced operations professionals with a track record of building high-performance teams and leading continuous improvement initiatives
    — “Proven ability to lead, coach, and build high-performing teams”
  • Candidates with a background in managing large, multi-shift teams in logistics or distribution settings
    — “6+ years operations experience, including large multi-shift teams”

Things to consider

  • Location flexibility is a key requirement, as the candidate may be assigned to any of multiple sites in the Netherlands
    — “Location Flexible: We have sites throughout the Netherlands...”
  • The role involves direct HR responsibilities, including handling complex cases and external stakeholder engagement
    — “Primary contact for the DC People Partner with direct accountability for complex HR cases”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in driving Lean programs and achieving operational KPIs in your resume and interview responses
    — “Experience driving Lean and continuous improvement initiatives”
  • Demonstrate your fluency in both English and Dutch, particularly in professional or leadership contexts
    — “Fluent in English and Dutch”
  • Showcase your problem-solving and decision-making skills with examples of managing critical incidents
    — “Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, managing critical incidents”
  • Include measurable results from past roles that highlight improvements in retention, delivery capacity, and cost efficiency
    — “Deliver results on retention, perfect deliveries, delivery capacity, UPH, cost, and operational standards”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Site Performance
  • Team Development
  • Operational Excellence
Typical background
Operations ManagementLeadership

Skills & requirements

Required

LeadershipCoachingLean ProgramsOperational StandardsProblem SolvingDecision MakingIncident ManagementHR ManagementExternal Stakeholder Management

Preferred

Bachelor’s Or Master’s Degree In Relevant FieldExperience Driving Lean And Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Stack & domain

Operations ExperienceLarge Multi-shift TeamsFast-paced EnvironmentLeading And Coaching High-performing TeamsDriving Lean And Continuous Improvement InitiativesDelivering Results Through Kpis And Operational StandardsProblem-solving And Decision-makingManaging Critical IncidentsFluent In English And Dutch

About the role

Original posting from Picnic

As DC Lead, your mission is to build a high-performance, customer-first culture by enabling your team and creating a great place to work. You own site performance across safety, quality, and cost, with an driving excellence through 6S standards and Lean programs. By prioritizing leadership coaching and internal team development you deliver sustainable, reliable results that consistently exceed customer expectations.​

Tricks of the trade

Lead the site: Take responsibility for site performance on a weekly, period, and annual basis, meeting safety, quality, and operational KPIs.​

Build people culture: Create a high-performance environment where teams are supported, motivated, and accountable.​

Develop leaders: Guide and coach Operations Managers and Supervisors to strengthen leadership quality across the site.​

Drive key metrics: Deliver results on retention, perfect deliveries, delivery capacity, UPH, cost, and operational standards.​

Manage incidents and planning: Handle critical incidents, manage escalations, and ensure smooth operational planning and continuity.​

Lead HR and external affairs: Primary contact for the DC People Partner with direct accountability for complex HR cases; work with external stakeholders and authorities as required.

What you'll bring

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field​

6+ years operations experience, including large multi-shift teams

Familiar with fast-paced environment

Proven ability to lead, coach, and build high-performing teams​

Experience driving Lean and continuous improvement initiatives​

Proven ability to deliver results through KPIs and operational standards​

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, managing critical incidents ​

Fluent in English and Dutch

Location Flexible: We have sites throughout the Netherlands in the following locations; Utrecht, Eindhoven, Rotterdam, Heerenveen, Zwolle, Nijmegen, and Geldermalsen. During your application we will consider together which site makes most sense for you to begin your journey at Picnic. We are a fast-paced, growing company and due to this we require location flexibility from our Operations team.

Picnic perks

You'll receive a competitive compensation package, including:

25 vacation days per year to recharge your batteries

The option to lease a car

You’ll get freshly prepared, healthy breakfast, lunches (and dinner at the FC) as well as delicious snacks and drinks available at all Picnic locations

A flexible company pension plan called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.

Picnic laptop and smartphone

An awesome scale-up atmosphere with the freedom to drive your own projects and the opportunity to have an impact!

The chance to work in an international environment with motivated team members & legendary company events

Many internal learning and development possibilities as well as professional soft skill & leadership trainings at a specialized external party

Source: Picnic careers

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