Logistics at full potential

We are currently recruiting for an Operations Manager to join our team here in Mechelen.

 

You will be responsible in running the day-to-day operation of the site, train, motivate and lead a team within a warehouse environment, maintaining customer relations and ensuring safety is at the forefront of productivity.

 

Monday to Friday standard working hours, with the ability to flex on occasions to visit a 24/7 site building up those employee relations.

 

Dutch and English communications skills are required for this role.

 

What you do on a typical day

Work with site manager/ business unit director to define requirements for operations and ensure that the implementation of new strategies and initiatives to effectively meet or exceed these requirements as well as customer expectations. Focus on LEAN techniques, quality management processes, and cost control methodologies within the operations to achieve company goals & profit levels; continued business growth; and long-term relationships with customers. Assigns duties and monitors work completion for accuracy. Manages performance continually; develops associates by providing training and coaching. Maintains a safe work environment and fosters a positive team dynamic, resolving employee relations issues and administering corrective action as required. Ensures daily distribution and light manufacturing activities are executed and accountable for performance shortfalls – develop corrective action plans when performance falls below target. ▪ Supervises and develops staff and otherwise carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsible for exceeding customer metrics (cost, quality, and responsiveness). Implement and coach Lean Warehousing System and processes. Lead start-up activities with cross functional teams. Daily interaction with internal and external customer is required. Accountable for personnel scheduling to support all shifts and accounts, plan and organize staff workload. Maintain documentation of processes that are followed by the department. Train associates so an up to d ate understanding of processes, policies and procedures are maintained

 

What you need to succeed at GXO  

Experience within warehouse/production/distribution environment required. Minimum of 5 years of experience within a similar role Ability to lead a team Union engagement expertise would be beneficial Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in Dutch and English.

 

What we offer you

GXO University, further training for personal development Opportunity for progression Company car plus other benefits

 

Unlock the potential of your future!

 

 

Your work environment

Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. A fascinating environment with plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics are in charge of their own success. Whatever your position at GXO Logistics, you will face new challenges every day, which will enable you to develop optimally. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organisation.

 

GXO Logistics offers advanced supply chain solutions for the world's most successful companies in many industries, like e-commerce, food & retail and industrial multinationals. In the BeNe region (The Netherlands and Belgium) GXO BeNe operates from +30 different locations with its headquarters in Eindhoven (NL).

 

Want to know more about GXO Logistics?

Watch the video below or visit our website gxo.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7NC8gl3bg

 

In short, this is the next place you want to work!

For more information, please contact Debbie Haywood, Corporate Recruiter, she/her can be reached via email to debbie.haywood@gxo.com.

 

Interested?

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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.

 

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.