Warehouse Manager, Lelystad

Lead the Future of Logistics at GXO As GXO continues to expand one of the Netherlands’ largest and most advanced logistics hubs in Lelystad, we’re looking for a Warehouse Manager to lead a key part of the operation. In this role, you’ll drive performance, lead high‑performing teams, and keep operations running safely and efficiently while meeting customer expectations.

What Your Week Looks Like As a Warehouse Manager You’ll take ownership of the weekly operation—planning workloads, setting priorities, and ensuring delivery against KPIs and performance targets. You’ll lead and develop Coordinators, building a high‑performing, engaged team on the floor.

You’ll monitor performance closely, using data to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement through LEAN principles and GXO Warehousing System practices. At the same time, you’ll ensure the right staffing, shift support, and coordination are in place to keep operations running smoothly.

Safety will always come first. You’ll champion a strong safety culture while ensuring full compliance with legal and company standards. You’ll maintain clear reporting and collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers to support daily operations and drive ongoing improvements.

Working closely with your Operations Manager, you’ll align on priorities, track performance, and help keep the wider operation moving forward.

What We Offer You

A competitive salary package, including a generous shift allowance, benchmarked on a 40‑hour contract — while you’ll benefit from a shorter 35.7 hour working week

A dynamic, fast‑growing environment within a leading global logistics company

Clear opportunities for career progression and personal development

Access to GXO’s learning and development programmes to support your growth

A collaborative, high‑performance culture where your impact is visible

A strong focus on wellbeing, safety, and work‑life balance

What You’ll Bring

A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in logistics, engineering, business, or a related field, plus solid experience leading warehouse or operations teams

Proven experience managing people, including performance reviews, absence and case management, and coaching teams in a fast‑paced environment

Strong communication skills in English (Spanish is a plus), with the ability to engage, motivate, and work effectively with diverse teams

A hands‑on, can‑do mindset — you take ownership, stay resilient under pressure, and focus on delivering results

Confidence working with data, reports, and KPIs, with a good understanding of operational and financial performance

Experience with, or interest in, continuous improvement methods such as LEAN, 5S, or Six Sigma

Flexibility to work outside standard office hours, including in a rotating shift pattern

Your Working Environment At GXO, we are proud to be a global workforce with strong talent at every level. We focus on creating a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We take care of the health and safety of our employees; our diversity, culture of respect and focus on collaboration are core to how we believe a business should be run and key to how we deliver. We offer competitive pay, career development and opportunities for every team member to achieve their full potential while working in a technology‑led, agile culture.

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