Kuehne + Nagel

Warehouse Operations Manager

Kuehne + Nagel$95K — $100K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-4 years of management experience in a warehouse environment
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or manufacturing
  • Proven leadership and team supervision skills
  • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Process Improvement principles
  • Minimum 2 years of Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience
  • 4-5 years of experience in distribution or manufacturing

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and develop team performance through training and coaching
  • Cultivate a culture of belonging in a diverse workforce
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members
  • Implement strategies to improve warehouse efficiency and meet KPIs
  • Ensure safe operations and maintain a healthy work environment
  • Oversee accurate and damage-free shipments, including record-keeping
  • Maintain warehouse security and inventory integrity
  • Develop and execute continuous improvement plans

Benefits

  • Dynamic global work environment
  • Excellent training programs and career mobility
  • Health and welfare benefits
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Incentive compensation for eligible roles
Full Job Description
Warehouse Operations Manager We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and develop warehouse teams, drive operational excellence, ensure inventory accuracy and safety, and optimize productivity while delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced 3PL distribution environment. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM, with overtime as needed. 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 • 3-4 years of management experience in a warehouse environment. • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management discipline or manufacturing. • Successful record of accomplishment in leadership and supervising the work of team members. • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Process Improvement. • Previous Operations leadership in a distribution or manufacturing environment is needed. • WMS experience of 2+ years. • At least 4-5 years as someone in a distribution/manufacturing environment. 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 $95,000 and $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

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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