Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager (Open Application)

We operate across the Netherlands with sites in Utrecht Eindhoven Rotterdam Heerenveen Zwolle Nijmegen and Geldermalsen. We are always looking for top talent to strengthen our operations team. If you want to join Picnic but dont see an open Continuous Improvement and Operations Manager vacancy in your preferred location please submit an open application here to join our talent pool. Our recruiting team regularly reviews candidates in this pipeline and will reach out as soon as a matching role opens up.

As an Continuous Improvement & Operations Managerat Picnic you establish stable high-performance processes and continuously improve them using data and clear KPIs. You own the day-to-day performance of your area lead multiple shifts and teams and translate analysis into concrete actions that improve safety quality and productivity. Through hands-on leadership and strong process discipline you turn insights into consistent execution on the floor.

• Lead daily operations: Supervise 1 shift on the floor each week and use insight to drive process improvements and operational excellence
• Area ownership: Own day-to-day and weekly performance of your area (inbound or outbound) delivering on safety quality productivity and delivery KPIs.
• Hands-on Leadership: Lead teams across multiple shifts driving engagement retention and strong captain leadership on the floor.
• Incident & Planning Management: Handle major incidents set productivity inputs and manage planning escalations when needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead improvement initiatives and support Lean activities that remove friction from daily operations.
• Performance Management: Drive shift-level results on delivery capacity UPH cost completeness timeliness and perfect deliveries.

• Masters degree in relevant field
• 3 years Supply Chain experience
• Comfortable managing high-volume high-SKU workflows
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of competence in data analysis tools
• Familiarity with Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
• Fluent in English Dutch is preferred
• Hands-on experience in automated/semi-automated/manual fulfilment
• Lean/continuous improvement experience
• Proven ability to lead teams
• 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.

Youll receive a competitive compensation package including:

• 25 vacation days per year to recharge your batteries
• The option to lease a car
• Youll 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
• We have Fulfilment Centres across The Netherlands in the following locations: Utrecht Ridderkerk Berkel en Rodenrijs Dordrecht Eindhoven Zwolle Heerenveen Geldermalsen