Team lead operations
Valyuu
At Valyuu, we're looking for a hands-on Warehouse Operations Lead to guide our team and help shape the future of circular logistics. This is a key role for someone who thrives on action, takes ownership, and wants to make a real impact — on people, processes, and the planet.
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What You Will Be Working On
We’re seeking a hands-on and reliable Warehouse Operations Lead to lead our operations team. This role combines operational execution (approximately 70%) with team management (approximately 30%) to help us build a safe, efficient, and future-ready warehouse operation.
You'll play a critical role in guiding the team, improving processes, and preparing the warehouse for upcoming changes, including a warehouse move, new security protocols, and the implementation of a warehouse management system.
Responsibilities
- Daily coordination and leadership of the warehouse team
- Contributing to warehouse operations and daily workload
- Hiring and onboarding new team members
- Planning shifts, monitoring holidays and absences
- Ensuring warehouse safety and security
- Being the key point of contact for the Managing Director for all warehouse matters
- Supporting and executing improvement projects
- Identifying opportunities to boost efficiency and reduce risk
We believe in setting clear expectations and celebrating progress. In this role, success means:
- Smooth Operations You help the team work efficiently, handling inbound and outbound orders with speed and accuracy.
- Quality First You ensure things are done right the first time, keeping errors and unnecessary returns to a minimum
- Happy Team, Healthy Team You create a supportive environment where people enjoy their work and feel valued, reflected in team satisfaction and low absence rates.
Who You Are
- 4+ years of experience in warehouse operations, including 2+ years in a leadership role
- A strong sense of responsibility and ownership
- An efficient and detail-oriented way of working
- A proactive mindset and a drive to improve processes
- Ability to lead by example and manage a team with limited supervision
- Willingness to get your hands dirty and contribute actively on the floor (70% of your time)
- Fluent in English
- Experience in e-commerce or fulfilment environments
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methods
- Be part of a growing scale-up with big ambitions
- Lead your own team and shape how our warehouse operates
- Opportunity to grow into a Warehouse Manager role as the company scales
- Help create a future-proof and circular operation across Europe
This job offers you plenty of room for ownership and to make a significant contribution to the development of Valyuu. We offer you a flexible and challenging job that enables you to leverage your full potential. Are you in?
Next Steps After Application
- CV check
- Initial conversation
- Interview
- Contract offer