Continuous Improvement & Operations Manager

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 preferred

Hands-on experience in automated/semi-automated/manual fulfilment​

Lean/continuous improvement experience​

Proven ability to lead teams ​

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

We have Fulfilment Centres across The Netherlands in the following locations: Utrecht, Ridderkerk, Berkel en Rodenrijs, Dordrecht, Eindhoven, Zwolle, Heerenveen, Geldermalsen.