Outbound Logistics Team Leader (Pharma) – Heerlen

DocMorris • Heerlen, Heerlen

Full-time

Avantisallee 152, 6422 RA Heerlen

Do you want to lead in a cutting-edge logistics environment where precision, reliability, and speed truly make the difference?

At DocMorris, we do more than shipping packages. We deliver health. From our brand-new logistics centre in Heerlen, we process electronic prescriptions and over 16 million different items every year. As Outbound Logistics Team Leader, you’re the key player in ensuring everything runs smoothly – always with quality, safety, and compliance (GDP & 5S) at the forefront.

What you will do

Lead and develop your team: onboarding, coaching, performance reviews
Ensure a safe, clean, and structured workplace following GDP guidelines and 5S principles
Manage key KPIs: delivery time, error rates, productivity
Proactively coordinate with fellow team leaders and management on improvements, planning, backup coverage and job rotation
Ensure all procedures, rules, and instructions are followed – and improved where needed

Your growth and development

Have a direct impact on the health and well-being of our customers. Your work matters!
Opportunities for advancement to senior leadership roles
Training in pharma logistics, GDP certification, leadership & coaching
Work in a state-of-the-art facility with advanced automation and logistics technologies

What you bring (requirements & qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent, proven experience in logistics
At least 5 years of leadership experience in a logistics environment, preferably in pharma or a regulated industry
Fluency in Dutch, English and German (spoken and written)
Structured and goal-oriented – even in high-pressure or fast-changing environments
A proactive, motivating leader who leads by example and treats others with respect
Strong process insight: you understand interdependencies and spot areas for improvement
Flexibility to work in shifts (including weekends) and rotate between tasks/teams

Ready to put your leadership to work where it truly counts?
Apply today and become an Outbound Logistics Team Leader at DocMorris!

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Our diversity statement

We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, backgrounds, religions, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities. We believe that diversity makes us stronger.

Our benefits in the Netherlands

At the Heerlen and Aachen locations, a German or Dutch contract may apply. We will inform you about the type of contract and the associated benefits during the selection process.

Reimbursement of travel costs for the daily commute (up to 45 km each way)

Attractive company pension scheme with 2/3 employer contribution

30 days holiday and holiday pay (8% of gross annual salary)

Occupational disability insurance for comprehensive cover for loss of earnings

Collective agreement with dynamic salary development

Opportunity to participate in the employee participation program (stock options)

Bicycle leasing and shopping discounts through Corporate Benefits

Access to eLearning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning

Reimbursement for remote work

Financial support in the event of a necessary relocation

Free parking spaces and roofed bicycle stands, some with charging stations

Your point of contact

Discover our cutting-edge logistics

Get an inside look at our state-of-the-art logistic operations.

New state-of-art-logistics

DocMorris opened its second, highly automated logistics centre in Heerlen, the Netherlands. Covering an area of more than 20,000 square metres, this has created the capacity for the electronic-prescriptions.