Site Manager (Automated FC)

Dordrecht - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

In a nutshell

At Picnic were transforming the way people buy groceries combining advanced automation with a people-first approach. To strengthen our fulfilment operations were looking for an experienced Site Lead to take full responsibility for one of our automated warehouses in Dordrecht.

In this key leadership role youll oversee a large and diverse team of 500-1000 colleagues in a high-throughput automated fulfilment center that processes around 100k weekly deliveries. Youll lead operations supported by advanced material-handling systems and data-driven processes with a strong focus on developing people building capable teams and shaping a mature high-performing site that supports sustainable growth.

Tricks of the trade

Lead coach and develop a team of supervisors operations managers value stream leads and support functions: enabling large and diverse teams to reach their full potential.
Drive a culture of execution where every day counts complacency has no place and the site is treated as your own kitchen: clean organized and running efficiently.
Set the direction for day-to-day operations building operational maturity and ensuring performance safety and quality standards are met while owning business continuity and crisis management.
Create a culture of ownership and accountability where people take pride in delivering results and supporting one another.
Drive continuous improvement applying Lean principles and using data experience and team insights to identify opportunities and implement effective solutions.
Collaborate closely with the last-mile teams central operations analysts and colleagues at other sites in Germany and France to ensure seamless end-to-end performance.
Lead by example on the floor: visible approachable and focused on long-term operational maturity.

Were looking for

Bachelors or Masters degree in logistics engineering business or a related field
10 years of experience in operations including 35 years leading large multi-shift teams of 300 FTEs
Hands-on leadership experience in high-volume automated or semi-automated fulfilment or production environments managing high SKU complexity
Proven hands-on leader with a calm pragmatic style able to build engagement trust accountability and inspire confidence and cooperation
A results-driven mindset with clear ownership and a strong bias for action in fast-paced environments
Demonstrated success in lean operations and continuous improvement bringing structure and stability while maintaining agility and focus on daily improvement
A data-driven comfortable using KPIs and insights to guide strategical decisions.
Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English with the ability to align and inspire both leadership and operational teams
A calm pragmatic and hands-on leadership style that inspires confidence and cooperation.

Required Experience:

Manager

In a nutshellAt Picnic were transforming the way people buy groceries combining advanced automation with a people-first approach. To strengthen our fulfilment operations were looking for an experienced Site Lead to take full responsibility for one of our automated warehouses in Dordrecht.In this key...

In a nutshell

Tricks of the trade

Lead coach and develop a team of supervisors operations managers value stream leads and support functions: enabling large and diverse teams to reach their full potential.
Drive a culture of execution where every day counts complacency has no place and the site is treated as your own kitchen: clean organized and running efficiently.
Set the direction for day-to-day operations building operational maturity and ensuring performance safety and quality standards are met while owning business continuity and crisis management.
Create a culture of ownership and accountability where people take pride in delivering results and supporting one another.
Drive continuous improvement applying Lean principles and using data experience and team insights to identify opportunities and implement effective solutions.
Collaborate closely with the last-mile teams central operations analysts and colleagues at other sites in Germany and France to ensure seamless end-to-end performance.
Lead by example on the floor: visible approachable and focused on long-term operational maturity.

Were looking for

Bachelors or Masters degree in logistics engineering business or a related field
10 years of experience in operations including 35 years leading large multi-shift teams of 300 FTEs
Hands-on leadership experience in high-volume automated or semi-automated fulfilment or production environments managing high SKU complexity
Proven hands-on leader with a calm pragmatic style able to build engagement trust accountability and inspire confidence and cooperation
A results-driven mindset with clear ownership and a strong bias for action in fast-paced environments
Demonstrated success in lean operations and continuous improvement bringing structure and stability while maintaining agility and focus on daily improvement
A data-driven comfortable using KPIs and insights to guide strategical decisions.
Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English with the ability to align and inspire both leadership and operational teams
A calm pragmatic and hands-on leadership style that inspires confidence and cooperation.