For an international customer in Limburg, I am searching for a Crisis Manager to work in a supply chain – warehouse context, responsible for restoring order, safety, and compliance within the organization during situations of disruption, non-compliance, or acute operational problems. The role focuses on rapid intervention, structural improvement, and ensuring continuity.
Crisis Analysis & Problem Diagnosis
- Rapidly identify violations, risks, and causes of non-compliance.
- Perform risk analyses and impact assessments.
- Report findings to management or MT.
Enforcement
- Enforce existing rules, safety regulations, and procedures.
- Implement immediate measures to prevent escalation.
- Provide guidance to supervisors and operational staff.
- Respond to violations according to established guidelines and escalation models.
Operational Crisis Management
- Coordinating actions between departments (logistics, HR, safety, planning, production, customer care, etc.).
- Acting as a central point of contact during incidents or structural crises.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Clear communication to employees about rules, changes, and measures.
- Reporting to management, supervisors, and relevant stakeholders.
- Conflict mediation and managing resistance within teams.
Structural Improvement
- Establishing or improving compliance processes, controls, and KPIs.
- Evaluating incidents and implementing improvement initiatives.
- Training and coaching employees and managers in compliance and safety awareness.
Profile
- Exposure to supply chain – warehouse environments.
- Background in logistics is preferred.
- Strong leadership and intervention skills.
- Stress-resistant, decisive, and clear communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Decisive and objective enforcement.
- Ability to bring structure to chaotic situations.
Additional Details
SENIORITY: Senior
START DATE: January
DURATION: 12 Months
EXTENSION: Yes
CONTRACT: Freelance
LOCATION: Limburg (near Pelt)
ONSITE POLICY: Onsite (4-5 days per week)
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
LANGUAGES: Fluent Dutch and English
INTERVIEW PROCESS: 1-2 stages