Team Lead – DC Set-up

Action

. Plan, coordinate and deliver all set-up and re-training programs for distribution centers on time and efficiently.

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeNetherlandsSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and delivering training programs for distribution centers, with a strong focus on operational standards, safety, and performance. Proven ability to lead and develop teams while managing multiple training activities and stakeholder relationships effectively.

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Team LeadershipTraining Program DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementLogistics OperationsPerformance Management

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Hard Skills

Training DeliveryWarehouse OperationsProcess ImprovementProject ExecutionOperational Compliance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsDecision-MakingPlanning and CoordinationCoachingResilience

Industry Keywords

Distribution CenterLogisticsOperational StandardsSafety RequirementsTraining Materials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, coordinate and deliver all set-up and re-training programs for distribution centers on time and efficiently.
Design, develop and continuously improve virtual and classroom training programs in line with operational standards for quality, safety and performance.
Lead, coach and manage a team of DC Set-Up Specialists across multiple locations, including workforce planning, task allocation and performance management.
Support onboarding, training and ongoing development of team members.
Ensure new distribution center staff are ready to run the warehouse and manage handover to PAT IN for Inbound and PAT OUT for Outbound.
Ensure activities comply with company standards, safety requirements and operational procedures.
Keep training materials up to date with operational process and system changes.
Act as the operational link between project management, central teams and local site operations.
Identify bottlenecks, resolve operational challenges and align stakeholders.
Identify improvement opportunities in training and distribution center start-up execution, and improve tools, processes and methodologies.
Report to the Manager DC Performance Improvement and collaborate with project managers, process and L&D experts and site leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor's level of working and thinking.
5 to 10 years of work experience in warehouse roles, training delivery and team leadership, in an international setting.
Proven experience in team leadership, including coaching, development and performance management.
Experience in logistics, DC operations or project execution.
Experience in designing, developing and improving training programs, and in delivering training and facilitating sessions.
Strong planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple training activities at the same time.
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at every level, from the warehouse floor to central management.
Sound decision-making, also under time pressure.
Excellent communication skills in English, Dutch is a plus.
Willingness to travel to DC locations across our network.
Hands-on leadership experience in warehouse operations.
Ability to translate operational processes into effective training.
Pragmatic ownership and resilience in time-critical project conditions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A yearly bonus based on company and personal objectives
24 holidays, with the option to buy five additional days, based on 38 hours per week
3 days per week on site, with the option to work from home for the remaining hours, in coordination with your team and manager
15% staff discount on purchases at Action
A good pension scheme
Collective health insurance
Travel allowance
Competitive salary based on a 38-hour working week