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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.
You'll receive a competitive compensation package, including:
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Please note our final application deadline is Sunday 24th May.
Are you (almost) graduated and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-growing environment? Join us on a journey to shape the future of grocery shopping!
During this Fast Track to Leadership program, you’ll dive into all operational aspects of Picnic. We’ll coach you to become a true leader in one of our Fulfilment Centers and teach you to supervise 100+ people per day. Additionally you will get more and more project responsibility over time, helping to increase the overall efficiency in our FC’s and supply chain. You can take complete ownership over those projects, but don’t worry, it’s OK to make mistakes!
You will develop your soft skills through training sessions and on the job learning, related to topics such as: providing constructive feedback, getting to know your own leadership style, and managing projects from A to Z. Next to that you will improve your hard skills by the use of our tech and analytical tools.
Traineeship Year 1: Building expertise and leadership skills
Onboarding: One-month immersive training with fellow trainees, workshops, real improvement cases, and site visits to expand your network and supply chain knowledge.
Operational Management: Rotate through leadership roles in Fulfilment, receive mentorship, and take ownership of operations within two months..
Analytics: Use floor insights to lead improvement projects, boost efficiency, and customize your development with your team lead.
Leadership: Become a team lead at your FC, receive training on delivering feedback, recruit new employees, and develop your people skills.
Traineeship Year 2: Leading for impact
International experience: Opportunity to work at an international Fulfilment Centre (e.g., Paris, Berlin, Hamburg), sharing insights and learning from global teams.
Taking ownership: Engage in larger projects covering various aspects of our supply chain, such as optimizing purchasing orders or supporting the launch of new automated FCs or DCs. Leverage your insider knowledge and data-driven project management skills to elevate Picnic's supply chain to the next level.
Future Opportunities: upon completing the Fast Track to Leadership program, you can step into the role of an experienced Operations Manager or explore various supply chain leadership options within Picnic.
You are a Master's degree graduate with a specific interest in logistics and supply chain
You have 0-2 years of full-time work experience
You gained your first leadership experience with for example a board year, committee work, or voluntary projects
You're fluent in English
You possess strong analytical skills making you able to quickly grasp numerical data
You're ready for a hands-on, operationally-focused role
You do not shy away from early morning supervisor shifts
You're eager to make an impact and grow in an innovative company
You have an EU working permit
You'll receive a competitive compensation package, including:
Start Traineeship: September 2026
The Selection Day takes place on Tuesday 9th or Wednesday 10th June 2026
Apply with your resume (CV) and your video pitch
Instructions video pitch:
- Introduce yourself in a short video in English and let us know why you are the best match for this position! Please share a link to the video with us (YouTube, WeTransfer, Drive etc.).
- Keep it short and spontaneous, max. 2 minutes
- No fancy editing skills required: Grab your phone or webcam and let's do this!
- Introduce yourself and tell us why you should be one of the Fast Track participants
- Explain to us why you are motivated to work in a warehouse environment!
- E-mail us if you have any questions regarding the video
Online assessment and video pitch (if you hadn't sent it already)
Virtual interview
Selection Day
If selected you will receive your offer by the middle of June, then you can enjoy your summer and start fresh with Picnic in September 2026! 🚀
Do you have any remaining questions, or would like a coffee chat with a current Fast Track to Leadership Trainee? Feel free to contact recruiter Kate via email (kate.conboye@teampicnic.com) or LinkedIn.
We will host a webinar all about our Traineeship on LinkedIn on Tuesday 21st April at 17:00. You can sign up to watch this webinar using the following link: Picnic Webinar.
Check out the Fast Track from the viewpoint of some of our current and past Trainees on YouTube here or read though an interview with one of our current trainees to understand his experience of our traineeship here! You can also check out our YouTube page so you can get a good impression of what it is like to work at Picnic.
For this program, you will receive a full-time job offer based one of our Fulfilment Centres in The Netherlands (Utrecht, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Zwolle, Heerenveen, Geldermalsen).
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Please note our final application deadline is Sunday 24th May.
Are you (almost) graduated and looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic, fast-growing environment? Join us on a journey to shape the future of grocery shopping!
During this Fast Track to Leadership program, you’ll dive into all operational aspects of Picnic with a specific focus on automation, maintenance and engineering projects.
We’ll coach you to become a true leader in one of our Fulfilment Centers where you’ll supervise teams of 100+ people per day. You’ll learn how operations and engineering come together to keep things running smoothly. Over time, you’ll take ownership of engineering projects that drive efficiency across our sites and supply chain — with the freedom to experiment, learn, and even make mistakes along the way!
You will develop your soft skills through training sessions and on the job learning, related to topics such as: providing constructive feedback, getting to know your own leadership style, and managing projects from A to Z. Next to that you will improve your hard skills by the use of our tech and analytical tools.
Traineeship Year 1: Building expertise and leadership skills
Onboarding: One-month immersive training with fellow trainees, workshops, real improvement cases, and site visits to expand your network and supply chain knowledge.
Operational Management: Rotate through leadership roles in Fulfilment, receive mentorship, and take ownership of operations within two months..
Analytics: Use floor insights to lead improvement projects, boost efficiency, and optimise planning.
Leadership: Become a team lead at your FC, receive training on delivering feedback, recruit new employees, and develop your people skills.
Technical track: Work in one of our Automated or Maintenance teams. Develop and implement improvement projects, collaborating with teams within Picnic to advance our technological advancements.
Traineeship Year 2: Leading for impact
International experience: Opportunity to work at an international Fulfilment Centre (e.g., Paris, Berlin, Hamburg), sharing insights and learning from global teams.
Taking ownership: Engage in larger technical projects covering various aspects of our supply chain, such as supporting the launch and ramp up of new automated Fulfilment Centres and working on engineering or maintenance projects to make them even more efficient. Leverage your insider knowledge and data-driven project management skills to elevate Picnic's supply chain to the next level.
Future Opportunities: upon completing the Fast Track to Leadership program, you can step into the role of an experienced Operations Manager or Project Engineer, and work on designing and improving our warehouse systems!
You are a Master's degree graduate with a specific interest in Engineering
You have 0-2 years of full-time work experience
You gained your first leadership experience with for example a board year, committee work, or voluntary projects
You're fluent in English
You possess strong analytical skills making you able to quickly grasp numerical data
You're ready for a hands-on, operationally-focused, technical role
You do not shy away from early morning supervisor shifts
You're eager to make an impact and grow in an innovative company
You have an EU working permit
You'll receive a competitive compensation package, including:
25 vacation days per year to recharge your batteries
The option to lease a car
Breakfast and lunch (or 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
Start Traineeship: September 2026
Final application deadline: Sunday 24th May
The Selection Day takes place in Tuesday 9th or Wednesday 10th June 2026
Apply with your resume (CV) and your video pitch
Instructions video pitch:
- Introduce yourself in a short video in English and let us know why you are the best match for this position! Please share a link to the video with us (YouTube, WeTransfer, Drive etc.).
- Keep it short and spontaneous, max. 2 minutes
- No fancy editing skills required: Grab your phone or webcam and let's do this!
- Introduce yourself and tell us why you should be one of the Fast Track participants
- Explain to us why you are motivated to work in a warehouse environment!
- E-mail us if you have any questions regarding the video
Online assessment and video pitch (if you hadn't sent it already)
Virtual interview
Selection Day
If selected you will receive your offer by the middle of June, then you can enjoy your summer and start fresh with Picnic in September 2026! 🚀
Do you have any remaining questions, or would like a coffee chat with a current Fast Track to Leadership Trainee? Feel free to contact recruiter Kate via email (kate.conboye@teampicnic.com) or LinkedIn.
We will host a webinar all about our Traineeship on LinkedIn on Tuesday 21st April at 17:00. You can sign up to watch this webinar using the following link: Picnic Webinar.
Check out the Fast Track from the viewpoint of some of our current and past Trainees on YouTube here or read though an interview with one of our current trainees to understand his experience of our traineeship here! You can also check out our YouTube page so you can get a good impression of what it is like to work at Picnic.
For this program, you will receive a full-time job offer based one of our Fulfilment Centres in The Netherlands (Utrecht, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Zwolle, Heerenveen, Geldermalsen).
Ready to apply?
Apply to Picnic
Every day we collect thousands of groceries for our customers in the Fulfilment Centers (FCs). The collected groceries are sent to our Hubs. Sometimes more than 250 people are working in one FC. Everybody is doing the best they can to get the groceries on time to our customers. Shoppers are responsible for collecting the groceries. Furthermore, there are different leadership roles to smoothen the operation, such as a Captain (or Team Leader) leading a group of Shoppers, and Supervisor who is leading a group of Captains. Everyone works in shifts, since the FC runs from the early morning till late in the evening. As an Operations Supervisor at Picnic you will be responsible for the daily operations in our Fulfillment Center. You are essential in the process of the customers receiving their groceries on time! Next to that, you will also have the opportunity to work on improvement projects to increase the efficiency in our Fulfillment Center.
Running a shift: As an Operations Supervisor, you have approximately three Supervisor days per week. On the Supervisor days, you will make sure the daily operations runs smoothly.
Working on Improvement projects: You will have two office days per week. You will be working on projects to improve the processes in the FC. These projects are data-driven and you will be the project manager responsible for the implementation of the improvements!
Problem solving: When something appears to become a problem, you stay calm and know how to fix it in no time. You will do this together with a team of Captains.
Leading a team: You’re motivating and coaching the team and contributing to a happy and comfortable work environment!
HBO (Bachelors) degree related to Supply Chain, Logistics/Fulfillment or Hotel- and Event Management;
1 to 6 years of relevant experience, for example as a Team Lead;
You’re a quick thinker and can analyze a problem in no-time;
You have experience with analyzing data in Excel / Google Sheets, and you're able to run your own improvement projects
You’re full time available and flexible in working hours (including weekends).
Available at the following shift times: 05:00-15:00 and 15:00-01:00
Fluency in English, and preferably also Dutch
🥗Free fresh meal, coffee, and snacks
Our offices are equipped with fully-fledged coffee bars and a kitchen and chefs. They prepare delicious fresh and warm meals every day so you can keep your energy up.
🚗Lease car and Travel allowance
We offer you a lease car (when travelling >15 km to work).Travel allowance from €0.21 per km if you live further than 10 km from the FC.
🌅Vacation days
At Picnic you get 25 holidays based on 40hr (or fulltime contract).
📝Pension
A flexible company pension plan called “Doenpensioen” at a.s.r.
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At Picnic, we run some of Europe’s most advanced automated grocery fulfilment centres, combining robotics, smart software, and a people-first culture. As a Value Stream Operations Manager, you own a key part of the operation, leading multiple teams across shifts to deliver on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. You work closely with the Site Manager and other Operations managers to turn site goals into daily action, develop strong operational leaders, and help build a high-performing, scalable operation.
Our site in Utrecht operates at high volume with a team of 500-1000 colleagues, giving you the opportunity to lead in a complex, automated fulfilment environment.
End-to-End Ownership: Take full responsibility for the long-term performance and KPI roadmap of your value stream, defining strategy and driving structural improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency.
Hands-on Leadership: Lead the value stream day to day, coaching supervisors to effectively lead their captain teams, strengthening indirect leadership while ensuring performance targets are met.
Data-Driven Process Optimization: Analyze workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements that increase efficiency, flow, and reliability.
Continuous Improvement: Lead daily Kaizen and improvement initiatives, embedding a culture of operational excellence and accountability.
Operational Standards and Execution: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment, applying 5S principles and reinforcing consistent standards across your teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with maintenance, engineering, planning, analysts, and last-mile teams to ensure seamless end-to-end operations.
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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.
You'll receive a competitive compensation package, including:
Ready to apply?
Apply to Picnic
CLEVR Delivers digital transformation at scale by implementing Siemens and Mendix solutions to serve industries like manufacturing, retail, energy, and more. We leverage PLM, MOM/MES, and low-code technologies for manufacturing optimization and business process automation while ensuring seamless integration with other core systems like SAP, IBM, and Salesforce. CLEVR brings together technology and industry expertise to provide strategic solutions that streamline operations, drive efficiency, and enable digitalization to fit market demands.
Hello there. Thank you for your interest in working at CLEVR. We are always open to hearing from talented professionals who have something 'CLEVR' to bring to the table. If you have not been able to find anything that suits you in our current job openings, please feel free to contact us.
CLEVR's bright sparks help enterprises ignite their digital transitions. We combine software expertise with industry knowledge to have a real impact. We do not just develop a standard product: we strive for a glove fit between business and IT. You can be part of our story.
Besides the many benefits of working at CLEVR, including the possibility to work from across any of our offices, we are constantly growing. Not only scaling up quickly as a company, but also as professionals. There are plenty of opportunities to grow in whichever form you want to. We have our own in-house Mendix Academy for the roles that require Mendix. We have guilds: internal communities that allow everyone to collaborate, share, learn and discuss topics of interest outside their team. We give you time to take up training and workshops to hone your skills or acquire new ones. The possibilities are endless.
“At CLEVR, we summarise the strength of our workforce in just three words: ownership, energy, and drive. With these qualities, we can enable you to level up your career and realise your potential when it comes to evolving, both personally and professionally. Are you ready to challenge yourself, learn and grow?” – Elise Wesseling, Talent Acquisition Manager
Send us your CV and an open letter telling us how you see yourself potentially adding value to CLEVR. Even if we don’t have a job opening on our website at the moment, we can explore the possibilities of adding you to our team in the future. Come build the future with us. Don't be shy and apply now!
CLEVR champions a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, races, religions, national origins, disabilities, and ages. Join us in building tomorrow together with your unique talents and perspectives.
CLEVR delivers digital transformation at scale by implementing Siemens and Mendix solutions to serve industries like manufacturing, retail, energy, and more. We leverage PLM, MOM/MES, and low-code technologies for manufacturing optimization and business process automation while ensuring seamless integration with other core systems like SAP, IBM, and Salesforce.
CLEVR brings together technology and industry expertise to provide strategic solutions that streamline operations, drive efficiency, and enable digitalization to fit market demands. With main hubs in the Netherlands, Norway, Germany, and Finland CLEVR’s growing team of 250+ people creates value for over 400 customers, including Continental, ING, Siemens, Rituals, and Eneco. CLEVR is a platinum-level Siemens solutions partner and a leading Mendix partner.
Do you have a question? Send us an email - jobs@clevr.com.
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