Operations Supervisor- 1st Shift
About The Position
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. 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. Your typical shift will be Tuesday - Friday from 5:30 am - 4:00 pm. As a 3PL provider, we will count on your leadership skills to help drive excellent service for our valued customer.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years of recent experience in a warehouse environment
- 2 or more years in a supervisory role
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Nice To Haves
- Forklift certification and at least 1 year of experience operating powered industrial trucks is a plus
Responsibilities
- Supervise and develop the performance of your team through effective training, coaching, and motivational strategies
- 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
- Verify paperwork and accurately complete all necessary records and reports
- Ensure shipments are accurate and free of damage, all product is counted, and maintain our product locator system
- 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
Benefits
- great compensation and medical/dental benefits package
- employee discounts
- tuition reimbursement
- excellent training programs
- 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
