In a nutshell

At Picnic, we’re revolutionizing the way people buy groceries and providing high-quality, fresh products to our customers with our innovative and sustainable app-only service. We do almost everything in-house, developing cutting-edge technologies and processes to ensure we continue to grow rapidly without missing a beat. We have recently opened our brand new Distribution Centre (DC) in Geldermalsen where the product is fruit and vegetables and the mission is to provide convenience, freshness, exceptional service and the finest produce to our customer. 
With over 200 team members in each DC, everyone works hard to ensure timely delivery. Shoppers gather groceries, while lead shoppers and Supervisors lead and streamline operations. As an Operations Supervisor, you'll oversee daily operations in our DC and ensure our customers receive their groceries on time. You'll also have the chance to lead improvement projects to boost efficiency. Join us and make a difference!

Tricks of the Trade

• Running a Shift: As an Operations Supervisor, you'll have about three or four Supervisor days each week. On these days, you'll ensure daily operations run smoothly.

• Working on Improvement Projects: Spend the remaining days per week managing data-driven projects to enhance FC processes. You'll be the project manager responsible for implementing these improvements.

• Problem Solving: Stay calm and fix issues swiftly with the help of a team of shift leads and lead shoppers.

• Leading a Team: Motivate and coach your team, fostering a happy and comfortable work environment! 

We’re Looking For:

• HBO (Bachelor's) degree in Supply Chain, Logistics/Fulfillment, or Hotel and Event Management

• 1 to 6 years of relevant experience, such as a Team Lead

• Quick thinker with strong problem-solving skills 

• Experience analyzing data in Excel/Google Sheets and managing improvement projects 

• Full-time availability with flexible working hours; shifts start at 05:30 or 16:00, varying by location

• Fluency in English, with Dutch as a plus 

Picnic Perks 

• Free Fresh Meal, Coffee, and Snacks: Enjoy meals prepared by our chefs, plus coffee and snacks to keep your energy up. 

• Lease Car and Travel Allowance: Lease car available. Travel allowance of €0.21 per km for distances over 10 km from the FC. 

• Vacation Days: 25 holidays based on a 40-hour full-time contract. 

• Pension: A flexible company pension called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.

At Picnic, we’re revolutionizing the way people buy groceries providing high-quality, fresh products to our customers with our innovative and sustainable app-only service. We do almost everything in-house, developing cutting-edge technologies and processes to ensure we continue to grow rapidly without missing a beat.  

As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a passionate and experienced quality lead to professionalize our supply chain and build an expert fruit and vegetable team. You will safeguard product taste and quality from field to fork, turning quality into a primary driver for our growth. Together, we will set the standard for a scalable, high-performance operation.

Join us in our mission to deliver the highest quality products and redefine the grocery shopping experience for our customers!

In a nutshell 

As our Quality Control Supply Chain Lead, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our customers consistently receive top-quality fruit and vegetables. Your responsibilities will include implementing and maintaining rigorous quality control procedures throughout our fruit and vegetable supply chain, from sourcing to delivery. This role requires a keen attention to detail, strong communication skills, leadership skills and a deep understanding of industry-standard quality benchmarks.

What you’ll do

• Ownership: Development and implementation of Picnic's quality control processes for vegetables and fruits, including inspection criteria and quality assurance across our warehouses and Fulfilment Centres.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with Picnic's suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards, resolve quality issues, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

• Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the performance of our products suppliers, providing feedback and guidance as needed to improve quality and consistency.

• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with cross-functional teams at Picnic, including buying, category management, and customer service, to address quality-related issues and implement corrective actions.

• Inspection: Conduct regular inspections of products to assess freshness, quality, and compliance with specifications.

• Training: Train and educate Picnic's quality team members on quality control procedures, product specifications, and best practices for handling and storing products.

• Staying informed: About industry trends, developments, and emerging technologies related to product quality and food safety. 

About you

• 5+ years of experience in a managerial role within a grocery / retail environment with a focus on fruit and vegetables.

• Strong knowledge of produce quality standards, grading systems, and industry best practices.

• Experience with food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and GMP standards.

• Attention to detail, with the ability to identify and address quality issues effectively.

• Proven leadership abilities, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members to achieve excellence.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

• Willingness to travel in the Netherlands, occasionally France & Germany.

• Fluent in English, Dutch fluency is preferred.

Picnic perks

Every expert was once a beginner!
You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Picnic Tech Academy, Lunch & Learn sessions, and tailored soft skills training. We also offer free professional weekly language courses.

Make a difference
You’ll work in an awesome scale-up environment with the freedom to drive your own projects and create a visible impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place! 

Teamwork makes the dream work
With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, from board game evenings to after-work drinks to our company ski trip and more!

Stay healthy
Mental health is important. As well as having the option to speak with Picnic colleagues who act as confidential advisors, our collaboration with OpenUp gives you easy access to professional psychologists, along with workshops and materials. There are plenty of sports communities and events to get involved with, from tennis to yoga to climbing! 

Attractive package
We offer competitive compensation and a pension plan that looks out for your future self.

Commitment to equal opportunities
Picnic is an equal opportunity employer—this means that all decisions regarding applications will be based on qualifications and merit. Applicants will be regarded independently of age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, skin color, civil status, religious beliefs, physical or mental disability, or any other factors protected by law. 

At Picnic, we celebrate and value our differences and are committed to building a safe and inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves.