Kuehne + Nagel

Operations Manager

Kuehne + Nagel$85K — $100K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of management experience in warehousing, distribution, or 3PL.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
  • Experience leading teams of 75-200 associates in a multi-client environment.
  • Strong record of driving employee engagement and operational performance.
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Process Improvement methodologies.
  • Minimum 2 years of Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience; Blue Yonder experience preferred.
  • Strong communication and coaching skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and develop team performance through training and coaching.
  • Drive a culture of belonging in a diverse workforce.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.
  • Implement strategies to optimize warehouse efficiency and meet KPIs.
  • Ensure safe operations and healthy environments for all stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate shipment records and inventory integrity.
  • Implement continuous improvement action plans.

Benefits

  • Dynamic global work environment.
  • Access to excellent training programs.
  • Career mobility opportunities.
  • Health and welfare benefits.
  • 401k retirement savings plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
Full Job Description
Operations Manager

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager with a proven track record of leading large-scale warehouse operations, optimizing performance, and building engaged teams to deliver exceptional customer service and operational excellence in a fast-paced 3PL environment.

How you create impact
• Supervise and develop the performance of your team through effective training, coaching, and motivational strategies
• Drive a culture of belonging in a diverse workforce where all associates feel safe, valued, and included
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide timely feedback to team members
• Implement strategies to ensure the highest quality of work, optimize warehouse efficiency and productivity, and meet or exceed KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Ensure safe operations and healthy environments for employees, customers, vendors, and visitors
• Ensure shipments are accurate and free of damage, product is counted, and all necessary records and reports are completed accurately and on time
• Help maintain the security of the warehouse and assure the integrity of inventory
• Implement continuous improvement action plans
• Be flexible to work overtime and perform other responsibilities as needed

What we would like you to bring

  • Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in a warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, or 3PL environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
  • Proven track record of leading leaders, including the development and management of supervisors and cross-functional operational teams.
  • Demonstrated success managing operations with a workforce of approximately 75-200 associates across multiple departments; experience in larger-scale eCommerce operations will also be considered.
  • Previous operations leadership experience within a multi-client 3PL environment strongly preferred.
  • Strong record of driving employee engagement, operational performance, and creating opportunities for team growth and development.
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Process Improvement methodologies, with experience implementing operational improvements
  • Experience leading distribution center or manufacturing operations with responsibility for productivity, quality, safety, and customer service metrics
  • Minimum 2 years of Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience; Blue Yonder experience is a plus.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.


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 target base salary range for this position is between $85,000 - $100,000. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. 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

This position relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.

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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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