LEAN Agent

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

Do you have a passion for LEAN and continuous improvement? Are you excited by the idea of advising on improvement initiatives? And do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no day is the same? If so, the role of LEAN Agent at CEVA Logistics in our Venray campus could be the perfect fit for you!

You will be part of the Operational Excellence team within the campus. Your base will be one of our Warehouses in Venray, but you will also work on Lean alignment projects that impact multiple sites and processes across our campus in Venray. You will report directly to the Operational Excellence Manager and collaborate with a team of 3 Lean Agents. Together, you will drive the continuous improvement and development of your site and our campus. The vibe is international and energetic, with lots of chances to have fun and connect with colleagues!

As LEAN Agent, you play a crucial role in driving continuous improvement and Operational excellence across our Logistics operations. You support employees and Managers in meeting our LEAN objectives by implementing and further developing our CEVA Operational excellence program, standards and procedures. Thanks to your efforts, our processes become more effective, more efficient, and are aligned with our improvement culture.

You actively promote LEAN principles such as VSM, Kaizen and 5S, and you enjoy working with people and data. You collect key information and translate it into valuable management insights. This includes preparing reports, supporting SCA audits and controls, and identifying deviations that you escalate to Managers and Supervisors.

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Inspire and engage colleagues in continuous improvement efforts (e.g., leading LEAN meetings, 5S program, belt trainings & workshops, conducting cycle-time measurements, and facilitating Kaizens);
• Collect data for monthly reports, create clear graphs and overviews, and share these with your stakeholders;
• Guide teams through Kaizen activities and manage the documentation of outcomes and results.
• Coordinate the Site Classification Assessments (SCA) and bring the site to the next level;
• Manage 5S audit process to ensure a safe, consistent and sustainable workplace organization;
• Support QESH in document management, ensuring work instructions and procedures are kept up-to-date and audited regularly;
• Participate in Value Stream Mapping and follow-up on Kaizens;
• Identify and propose improvement opportunities to strengthen LEAN practices within your area;
• Developing your own hard and soft skills.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Are you someone who always strives for improvement and has a passion for LEAN? Then this role is made for you! With your strong analytical mindset, you evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of our Warehouse processes. Your excellent social and communication skills allow you to motivate, convince, and advise colleagues at all levels. You enjoy delivering presentations and training sessions, and you bring a practical, hands‑on and solution‑oriented mindset.

You bring the following knowledge and experience:

• Operates effectively at HBO/MBO level in both professional skills and analytical thinking;
• Preferably brings 3+ years of experience applying Lean thinking, tools, and methodologies;
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
• Excellent social and communication skills, effective across all organizational levels;
• Fluent in English, with Dutch considered a beneficial addition.

Please note that we only consider candidates who are residents of the European Union and who already live within commuting distance. Visa sponsorship and relocation support are not available for this position.

WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?

At CEVA Logistics, there are plenty of opportunities to get the best out of yourself and your career. In addition to a dynamic environment in which we achieve our goals together at a high pace and in a results-oriented manner, we offer a position with room for fun and connection. This role can be the first step of a broad career path within our organization. The possibilities to follow your own path are endless!

In addition, we offer you the following:

• A gross monthly salary between € 3.149 and € 4.312 plus 8% holiday pay (classification depending on, among other things, your work experience and level of education);
• A one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment;
• 25 vacation days, 5 ADV days and the possibility to (sell) buy extra leave;
• Profit sharing of max. 3% for positive company results;
• Travel allowance from 10.0 km home-work distance;
• Good pension scheme;
• Possibilities to participate at our CEVAfit program; and
• Possibilities to develop yourself with all kind of tools from our CEVA Academy;

HOW DO YOU BECOME OUR NEW COLLEAGUE?

Simple! Send your application with resume (letter is optional) to Remco Hendrikx, Corporate Recruiter, by e-mail to remco.hendrikx@cevalogistics.com, also reachable by phone on +31 (0)6 83 22 25 39 (also reachable via WhatsApp).

Within CEVA we have a driven and enthusiastic recruitment team. If you know someone who would like to be considered, please let us know!

Acquisition via third parties is not appreciated.

We would like to welcome you to CEVA Logistics for a challenging career!

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation.