fulltime Operations Manager vacatures

Operations Manager I

Date: 21 Nov 2025

Location: Lelystad, NL, 8218 MC

Company: GXO Logistics

Operations Manager I - Lelystad Platform

Lead the Future of Logistics at GXO

As GXO continues to grow its large and fast-paced distribution centre in Lelystad, we are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to strengthen and support our operational leadership team. In this role, you help steer the 24/7 operation across three rotational shifts and play a vital part in ensuring that our dispatch and outbound processes run smoothly, safely and efficiently every single day.

If you are ready for a next step with greater responsibility, enjoy leading teams in a dynamic environment and thrive on operational excellence, this is the opportunity to grow your career within one of the most advanced logistics hubs in the Netherlands.

What your week will look like as an Operations Manager

• Lead daily operations within your rotational shift, ensuring safe, compliant and reliable execution of dispatch and related activities

• Steer performance through KPIs and data insights, reviewing results, identifying root causes and driving corrective and preventive actions

• Drive LEAN, continuous improvement and process standardization, ensuring scalable and consistent operational execution across all areas

• Coach and develop Warehouse Managers and their teams, including training, performance management and succession planning

• Plan and allocate staffing, workload and resources across shifts while maintaining strong collaboration with internal departments and the customer

• Ensure a safe, inclusive and engaging work environment, maintain accurate documentation and procedures, and contribute to GXO's environmental and sustainability goals

• You regularly meet and align with the Head of Operations, to whom you directly report, ensuring clarity on strategic priorities, performance expectations and operational execution

What we offer you

• A key leadership position within one of the largest and most advanced logistics hubs in the Netherlands

• A competitive salary i depending on your experience, supported by a comprehensive benefits package

• Real career opportunities within an international organization that invests in your development, with clear and transparent pathways for growth across operations, continuous improvement and site leadership

• A strong people-first culture built on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement, within a dynamic environment of motivated colleagues where no day is the same

• Access to a high-quality company restaurant, where professional chefs prepare fresh, healthy meals every day for just a few euros

What we are looking for

• A bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, engineering or business, supported by strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• At least 5 years of experience in a complex, high-volume supply chain or warehousing environment, preferably with exposure to automation and multidimensional operations

• Proven leadership experience, including coaching, developing and managing large teams (50+), and the ability to influence effectively across all levels

• Strong communication skills in Dutch and English (French, German or Spanish are an advantage), with the ability to build relationships and collaborate in an international environment

• A proactive, resilient and results-driven mindset, able to perform under pressure while maintaining a high standard of quality and professionalism

• Strong analytical, financial and reporting skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable decisions and drive continuous improvement

• Broad technical and process understanding, combined with a willingness to keep developing yourself and deliver high-quality service to internal and external customers

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 oversee 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).

Ready to lead the way?

Send your CV and motivation and let's explore your future at GXO together.

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