About this role
Operations Manager - Hoogeveen Date: 10 Sept 2026 Location: Hoogeveen, NL, 7903 BE Company: GXO Logistics Lead a fast-paced logistics operation supporting a well-established Dutch supermarket Are you an experienced Operations Manager who knows how to lead large operational teams, drive performance through KPIs and keep people engaged in a busy, high-volume logistics environment? At GXO's site in Hoogeveen , you'll play a key leadership role in an operation supporting a well-established Dutch supermarket customer. You'll manage and influence a team that can range from approximately 70 to 250 colleagues across three shifts, ensuring the operation runs safely, efficiently and consistently for one of the most recognisable names in Dutch retail. This is a Monday to Friday role, working 08:00 to 17:00, but you'll have visibility across the full three-shift operation. You'll balance day-to-day execution with people leadership, customer service, productivity, absenteeism management and continuous improvement - making sure the site delivers against its operational targets while building a positive, accountable and safety-first culture. What you'll lead As Operations Manager, you'll be responsible for driving operational performance across the Hoogeveen site, working closely with your leadership team, support functions and the customer to deliver safe, productive and reliable operations. You will: - Lead daily warehouse operations across a three-shift environment, ensuring safety, service, quality and productivity expectations are consistently met - Manage, coach and develop a large operational team of approximately 70 to 250 colleagues, creating clear expectations, accountability and engagement across shifts - Drive performance through KPIs, dashboards and operational data, taking ownership of productivity, labour planning, workforce utilisation and cost control - Work proactively with HR and site leadership to manage absenteeism, su...