Kuehne + Nagel

Operations Manager

Kuehne + Nagel$75K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of warehousing experience
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in a distribution environment
  • 1+ years of experience with Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement
  • Knowledge of various production and quality systems
  • Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Ensure comprehensive training for new hires and ongoing employee education
  • Support DEI initiatives within the organization
  • Oversee associate management, work schedules, and attendance tracking
  • Maintain compliance with QSHE standards
  • Provide reporting and participate in business reviews
  • Analyze process improvements and implement next steps
  • Foster clear communication with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits

  • Stability and international career growth within the logistics industry
  • Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement to promote continued education
  • Excellent training programs
  • Engaging and diverse global work environment
Full Job Description
Operations Manager

How you create impact

Ensure new hires are thoroughly trained, and ongoing training is provided to all employees to ensure their continued success

Support leadership and Human Resources to ensure DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs are embraced and valued

Oversee associates, manage work schedules, and ensure attendance is accurately recorded

Maintain employee awareness and compliance with QSHE (Quality, Safety & Health, Environment)

Provide reporting and take part in weekly and monthly business reviews

Analyze process improvements and rollout of the agreed next steps

Establishes a clear communication channel between our internal and external stakeholders

Make recommendations to improve operations using continuous improvement techniques, drive cost-saving initiatives, and track savings

Participate in or lead BRMs (Business Review Meetings) and QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews); provide and present KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to customer and business stakeholders

Meet with customer and key customer contacts to achieve mutually defined goals

Complete advanced and complicated tasks requiring considerable judgment, problem resolution, and independent analysis

What we would like you to bring

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience

5+ years of warehousing experience

3-5 years of leadership experience in a distribution environment

1+ years of experience with leading and implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Continuous Improvement

Knowledge of various production and quality systems

Proficient in Word, Excel (maintain complex spreadsheets), and PowerPoint

What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-Onsite

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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