Akarton
Full-time 36–40 hours

Logistics Team Leader

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Working at Akarton

Are you a logistics professional who enjoys running daily operations while leading a team?
Do you get energy from a well-organised warehouse, on-time deliveries and colleagues who grow under your guidance? Then we are looking for you as Logistics Team Leader.

WHO IS AKARTON?

Akarton is..

  • An internationally oriented employer with locations in the Netherlands and Germany, with attention for people and the environment
  • A producer of industrial and commercial corrugated cardboard packaging
  • Progressive and innovative
  • Quality-driven with a strong focus on reliability
  • Always interested in your ideas and vision to improve your work and the department
More about Akarton

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As Logistics Team Leader, you are responsible for the daily management and execution of all logistics processes. You lead and coach a team of approximately 6 logistics employees. You ensure that goods receipt, storage, internal transport, order picking and dispatch run smoothly and safely. You maintain both internal and external contacts.

You are actively present on the shop floor, keep oversight, make adjustments where needed and ensure accurate administration in ERP/WMS systems. In addition, you continuously work on improving processes, efficiency and delivery reliability. You ensure compliance with safety, order and cleanliness standards (QHSE/safety guidelines) and manage KPIs such as OTIF, inventory accuracy, lead times, picking efficiency and transport costs.

WHAT DO YOU BRING?

  • At least 5 years of experience in logistics/warehouse operations, preferably in a production environment, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
  • A Bachelor’s degree (HBO) in Logistics, Supply Chain or Business Administration with a logistics specialisation
  • A coaching leadership style: you motivate, guide and support your team
  • Strong IT skills and affinity with digital data processing
  • A practical, structured way of working and the ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Strong communication skills with various departments and external partners

WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?

  • A challenging and varied role with opportunities for personal development
  • Working in an organisation with a pleasant company culture
  • A competitive salary
  • Good secondary employment benefits, including:
    • Profit-sharing scheme
    • Training and development opportunities
    • An active staff association
    • Joint activities such as lunches, BBQs and Christmas drinks

INTERESTED?

Please send your motivation letter and CV before 29 January 2026 to personeelszaken@karton.nl, attn. Esther van de Ven.
You can also contact her if you have any questions.

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