Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager at Picnic

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Process Improvement, Data Analysis, KPI Management, Operations Management, Shift Supervision, Area Ownership, Hands-on Leadership, Incident Management, Planning Management, Lean Activities, Performance Management, Supply Chain, High-Volume Workflow Management, Analytical Skills, Process Discipline, Team Leadership

Industry

Retail

Description

As an Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager at 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. Tricks of the trade 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. What you bring Master’s 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 a pre Hands-on experience in automated/semi-automated/manual fulfilment Lean/continuous improvement experience is a pre Proven ability to lead teams is a pre Picnic perks You'll receive a competitive compensation package, including: 25 vacation days per year to recharge your batteries The option to lease a car You’ll 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

Responsibilities

The manager is responsible for establishing and continuously improving stable, high-performance processes using data and KPIs, while owning the day-to-day performance across multiple shifts to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. This involves leading daily operations, managing incidents, driving improvement initiatives, and ensuring strong execution on the floor through hands-on leadership.