Vacature Team Leader Utrecht in Utrecht bij Covebo

• Utrecht
• MBO
• Overige

Vacature omschrijving

Our client is a leading international logistics and parcel distribution company with a strong presence across Europe. With a focus on efficiency, reliability, and customer satisfaction, the company processes and delivers millions of parcels every year. The organization offers a dynamic working environment where teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellence are highly valued.

As a Team Leader Production, you will work closely with your team on the warehouse floor and play a key role in ensuring smooth daily operations. You will lead a team of approximately 15–20 logistics employees and support them in achieving operational targets.

During each shift, you will coordinate and monitor the parcel sorting and processing activities, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and according to quality standards. Together with other team leaders and operational colleagues, you will contribute to a well-organized and productive logistics process.

In this role, you will regularly interact with parcel drivers, linehaul drivers, transport coordinators, and staffing agencies. You will report directly to the Production Manager and participate in operational and team leader meetings.

The position requires flexibility regarding working hours. You will work in a three-shift system (morning, evening, and night shifts). Night shifts are an essential part of the operation, with approximately 4 out of every 5 weeks worked during the night shift rotation. Please note that the role involves a certain degree of physical activity.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and supervise a team of logistics employees during your shift.
• Actively support operations when needed and ensure work is carried out correctly and efficiently.
• Motivate, coach, and guide employees in their professional development.
• Manage personnel administration, including attendance records, leave requests, and sickness reporting.
• Train and instruct new employees on company procedures, operational guidelines, and safety regulations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and operational procedures.
• Monitor and achieve agreed KPIs related to parcel processing performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the production process.
• Maintain order, cleanliness, and safety on the warehouse floor.
• Conduct regular inspections of tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Maintain daily contact with staffing agencies regarding workforce planning and temporary staff quality.

• Entry-level candidates are welcome, as well as professionals with several years of leadership experience.
• Strong personality with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility in a dynamic environment.
• Basic administrative skills and experience with Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a rotating shift schedule, including frequent night shifts.
• Strong team management and organizational skills.

• Gross monthly salary between €3,100 and €4,100, based on a 40-hour workweek.
• 13.75% shift allowance on top of your gross monthly salary (depending on the shift worked).
• Training and development budget to support your professional growth.
• Company mobile phone.
• Collective pension scheme.
• Opportunity for a permanent contract.
• A varied position within a growing and informal organization.
• An ambitious company culture where initiative, entrepreneurship, and new ideas are encouraged and appreciated.
• A supportive team environment with enthusiastic colleagues and opportunities for long-term career development.
• Direct employment contract with the client from the start of your employment.