We operate across the Netherlands with sites in Utrecht, Eindhoven, Rotterdam, Heerenveen, Zwolle, Nijmegen, and Geldermalsen. We are always looking for top talent to strengthen our operations team.
In a Nutshell
As FC Lead, your mission is to build a high-performance, customer-first culture by enabling your team and creating a great place to work. You own site performance across safety, quality, and cost, with an driving excellence through 6S standards and Lean programs. By prioritizing leadership coaching and internal team development you deliver sustainable, reliable results that consistently exceed customer expectations.
Tricks of the trade
Lead the site: Take responsibility for site performance on a weekly, period, and annual basis, meeting safety, quality, and operational KPIs.
Build people culture: Create a high-performance environment where teams are supported, motivated, and accountable.
Develop leaders: Guide and coach Operations Managers and Supervisors to strengthen leadership quality across the site.
Drive key metrics: Deliver results on retention, perfect deliveries, delivery capacity, UPH, cost, and operational standards.
Manage incidents and planning: Handle critical incidents, manage escalations, and ensure smooth operational planning and continuity.
Lead HR and external affairs: Primary contact for the FC People Partner with direct accountability for complex HR cases; work with external stakeholders and authorities as required.
What you'll bring
Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field
6+ years operations experience, including large multi-shift teams
Familiar with fast-paced environment
Proven ability to lead, coach, and build high-performing teams
Experience driving Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
Proven ability to deliver results through KPIs and operational standards
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, managing critical incidents
Fluent in English and Dutch
Location Flexible: We have sites throughout the Netherlands in the following locations; Utrecht, Eindhoven, Rotterdam, Heerenveen, Zwolle, Nijmegen, and Geldermalsen. During your application we will consider together which site makes most sense for you to begin your journey at Picnic. We are a fast-paced, growing company and due to this we require location flexibility from our Operations team.
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
Fulfilment Site Lead (Open Application) in Amsterdam werkgever: Picnic
Bij Picnic in Utrecht bieden we een dynamische werkomgeving waar je als magazijnmedewerker kunt groeien en bloeien. Met flexibele werktijden, een aantrekkelijk uurloon tot €16,19 en een focus op persoonlijke ontwikkeling, zoals een opleidingsbudget van €200, zorgen we ervoor dat je niet alleen een baan hebt, maar ook een toekomst. Geniet van gratis maaltijden bereid door onze chefs en de mogelijkheid om je eigen rooster te bepalen, wat bijdraagt aan een prettige werkcultuur.
