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Contract Logistics Operations Supervisor - 1st Shift @ Kuehne+Nagel

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About this role

It's more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade. ‎ 
 In this role, you will lead a team and have general responsibility for coordinating daily warehouse activities to ensure the full and efficient operation of your assigned area. The right candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and a tendency towards 5S in the workplace. Your typical shift will be Thursday through Saturday (every other Wednesday) 6:00AM-6:00PM. As a 3PL provider, we will count on your leadership skills to help drive excellent service for our valued customers.

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 
 High school diploma or equivalent 3+ years of experience in a warehouse environment 2 or more years in a supervisory role At least 1 year of experience operating powered industrial trucks Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

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 great compensation and medical/dental benefits packages, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-onsite

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine. We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.

Skills

warehouse management systemsteam supervisionpowered industrial truck operationinventory managementcontinuous improvementperformance management5s methodologykpi managementtraining and coachingprocess optimizationwarehouse operationssafety compliancerecord keepingdamage controlshift scheduling

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