Operations Manager - VAS & Production
We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead VAS, kitting, production, and warehouse operations while driving productivity, quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement at our Cranbury, NJ facility.
How you create impact- Lead daily warehouse, VAS, kitting, assembly, and production operations to ensure customer requirements and service expectations are met.
- Manage, coach, and develop supervisors and associates while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and engagement.
- Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.
- Plan and allocate labor resources to support customer demand, production schedules, and operational priorities.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and implement corrective actions to achieve service, quality, inventory accuracy, and cost objectives.
- Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to successfully execute value-added projects, product customization, and special handling requirements.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, security, and regulatory standards while maintaining a safe work environment.
- Support site growth, customer implementations, and process improvements to drive operational success and customer satisfaction.
What we would like you to bring- 5+ years of operations management experience in warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, VAS, kitting, assembly, or production environments.
- Proven experience leading teams and driving performance in a fast-paced operational setting.
- Experience managing value-added services such as kitting, assembly, rework, packaging, labeling, or product customization.
- Strong knowledge of labor planning, inventory management, operational KPIs, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement initiatives preferred.WMS experience required; experience in a 3PL environment strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and customer requirements.
What's in it for youAt 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 and $90,000. 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
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
This position relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.
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