Site Manager - Hybrid Fulfillment Center

In brief

At Picnic we operate some of Europe's most modern automated grocery fulfilment centres - combining robotics, smart software and a People-First culture. With over 3,000 EPVs (Electric Picnic Vehicles) we deliver groceries daily in over 100 German cities. Our most recent investment round, which includes the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, shows the trust in our concept. As Site Manager you play a crucial role in ensuring the satisfaction of our customers and employees. 

What awaits you

• Team leadership: Lead and motivate the shopfloor team in our new Fulfillment Center in Falkensee with up to 600 people, as well as the leadership team consisting of four Value Stream Leads 
• Process control: Take responsibility for all warehouse processes and ensure that everything runs smoothly
• Process optimisation: You foster a culture of continuous improvement - through Lean methods, problem-solving workshops and by empowering teams to implement optimisations independently in new SOPs
• Capacity planning: Be responsible for the operational capacity planning of your Fulfillment Center
• Occupational safety: Ensure occupational safety at your site in line with legal regulations and quality criteria
• International collaboration: Stay in contact with the other Site Managers in Germany, the Netherlands and France

What you bring

• A successfully completed Bachelor's/Master's degree, ideally in engineering or supply chain
• You have 10 years of extensive experience in automated warehousing on a large scale
• You have more than 5 years of practical experience in lean management and/or value stream design, including relevant certifications
• Proven success in leading teams of more than 500 employees and developing managers
• Fluent German and very good English skills
• Advanced knowledge of data analysis tools (Tableau, Excel, etc.)
• With your analytical eye you capture numerical information quickly and recognise problems before they arise
• Based on your hands-on mentality, you can turn your ideas into successful projects and lead by example, showing a practical mindset

What you can look forward to

• Get going - with us: Become part of our international team in an environment that fosters real growth and an "Act like an Owner" mentality. With us you have the chance to drive projects forward independently, test new ideas and see directly how your work makes an impact in our fast-growing company.
• Sustainability at the core: Become part of the revolution. You contribute to a greener future through our 100% electric fleet and a supply chain that reduces food waste.
• The basics: We provide you with everything you need for success - including a laptop and mobile phone as well as access to exclusive employee discounts (Corporate Benefits) for travel, technology and much more.
• Time to recharge: With 30 days of holiday per year (based on a 40-hour week) you get the perfect balance between work and rest.
• Food for winners: We look after you. Enjoy a fresh, free breakfast and lunch or dinner every day at our Fulfillment Center, plus plenty of snacks and fruit for an energy boost in between.
• Unforgettable moments: We are more than just a team. From our legendary annual ski trip to Christmas parties and performances by our own Picnic band: we celebrate our successes together.
• Wellbeing & balance: We offer you professional support for your mental health with OpenUp.
• Individual mobility: You receive a company car (also for private use) and can additionally use our "Lease-a-Bike" programme. Free parking at Picnic sites is available to you.