Kuehne + Nagel

Contract Logistics Operations Manager

Kuehne + Nagel • $90K — $115K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in Contract Logistics, 3PL, warehouse, or distribution center environments.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in high-volume operations.
  • Experience managing large teams of 50+ employees.
  • Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory management systems.
  • Familiarity with occupational health and safety legislation and practices.
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies like Lean or Six Sigma.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Direct daily warehouse operations to meet productivity and service goals.
  • Conduct operational meetings to set clear performance expectations.
  • Develop labor plans to align with business needs.
  • Ensure adherence to operational procedures for receiving and shipping.
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in facility utilization.
  • Promote Lean principles and a culture of safety and excellence.
  • Monitor metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
  • Train and mentor employees through development programs.

Benefits

  • Dynamic global work environment with excellent training programs.
  • Career mobility opportunities within the company.
  • Health and dental benefits.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Contract Logistics Operations Manager How you create impact As the Contract Logistics Operations Manager, you will be responsible for directing the daily activities of the warehouse operation, ensuring the safe, efficient, and productive delivery of third-party logistics services. You will lead operational teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, oversee labor planning, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and customer focus. • Lead and direct warehouse operations to achieve objectives related to productivity, service, quality, safety, and profitability. • Conduct regular operational meetings and communications to establish clear goals and performance expectations. • Develop labor plans and staffing strategies to support current and future business requirements. • Ensure the execution of operational procedures related to receiving, shipping, inventory accuracy, and material handling. • Drive facility and equipment utilization while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency. • Promote a culture of Lean principles, safety, and operational excellence throughout the operation. • Monitor operational, quality, and safety metrics and implement corrective actions as required. • Train, coach, mentor, and develop employees through both formal and informal development programs. • Partner with Quality and QSHE teams to ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and company requirements. • Support strategic initiatives and other operational priorities as required. This job posting relates to an available role and not a future talent pool. What we would like you to bring • 7+ years of experience within a Contract Logistics, 3PL, warehouse, or distribution center environment. • 5+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced operation. • Demonstrated experience managing large frontline workforces of 50+ employees. • Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, WMS platforms, material handling equipment, and operational processes. • Solid understanding of occupational health and safety legislation and workplace safety practices. • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, TPS, ISO, or GxP environments. • Strong leadership, coaching, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel. What's in it for you At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. The salary range for this position is between $90,000.00 and $115,000.00. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits, a retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-ONSITE #LI-MB1 "Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in [specific process, e.g., screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers."

About Kuehne + Nagel

Kuehne + Nagel is a global transportation and logistics company that provides airfreight, sea freight, and contract logistics services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Lachen, Switzerland. Kuehne + Nagel operates in over 100 countries and has a workforce of over 83,000 employees. The company's customers include companies in the automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and retail industries.
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