Senior Operational Excellence Manager

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Senior Operational Excellence Manager at DSV driving operational improvements across logistics units. Collaborating with teams to enhance efficiency and culture of continuous improvement.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeMoerdijk • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsSenior💰 €4,000 - €4,800 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

translate and roll out global Operational Excellence programmes (including Xsite and Lean Six Sigma) into local strategies and site plans
initiate, guide and deliver strategic improvement projects and cross site initiatives
embed a culture of continuous improvement through training, workshops, coaching and identifying improvement potential (including via value stream mapping)
implement and maintain operational standards within Contract Logistics, and encourage knowledge sharing and best practices between sites
demonstrably improve performance through Lean Six Sigma by delivering Yellow Belt training, coaching Green Belts and executing complex Green/Black Belt projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

at least a bachelor’s degree (HBO level), preferably in logistics or business administration
3–5 years of experience in Continuous Improvement, Operational Excellence or Lean Six Sigma
affinity with Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt preferred; Black Belt experience is a strong plus)
confidence in training groups and delivering presentations and experience in managing and guiding multiple projects simultaneously
strong analytical skills, persuasive communication and the ability to maintain oversight, also creativity in finding solutions, combined with disciplined planning.

Benefits

Comp & perks

28 days of annual leave
8% holiday allowance
ample opportunities for personal and professional development
the space and freedom to take initiative in an informal working environment
and, of course, a great team to work with.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Lean Six SigmaYellow BeltGreen BeltBlack Beltvalue stream mappingoperational standardsstrategic improvement projectscontinuous improvementproject managementperformance improvement

Soft Skills

analytical skillspersuasive communicationcreativitydisciplinetrainingpresentation skillsguiding projectsoversightcoachingknowledge sharing

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma Green BeltLean Six Sigma Black Belt