Contract Logistics Team Leader- Outbound- Des Plaines, IL
About The Position
It's more than a job As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine. The Team Leader has general responsibility for coordinating and leading assigned warehouse activities on a daily basis. Under the direction of a Warehouse Supervisor or Operations Manager, the Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for directing activities in a manner consistent with established goals and company guidelines. The working days and hours for this role are Tuesday- Friday 9:00am- 5:00pm and Sat 7:30am- 6:00pm located in Des Plaines, IL.
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a lead position where effective employee supervision applies
- Detail-oriented, customer-focused, excellent organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Languages: English - Ability to speak, read, write, and interpret documents
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical and multi-tasking skills
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate all shipments.
- Orderly stacking of product.
- Picking and staging outbound shipments following the highest possible levels of quality and productivity.
- Verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring that all product is properly counted.
- Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage and errors.
- Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment.
- Ensure that the work schedules are correctly implemented and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
- Maintain product locator system and maintain high levels of inventory accuracy.
- Ensure the optimal utilization of space through warehouse consolidation.
- Rotate the product as appropriate.
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
- Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
- Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
- Conduct operations per OSHA and MSDS standards.
- Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion.
- Assure the integrity of the inventory and assist in conducting physical inventories.
- Adhere to Kuehne + Nagel's Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment Program policies and procedures.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Support Activities for Transportation
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
