Warehouse Team Lead

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.

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We are seeking a Warehouse Lead, Store Flow to oversee the day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring seamless workflow and team performance while working closely with the supervisor and team members to support operational success. This position follows a schedule of Thursday - Monday, 7:30 pm - 4:00 pm .

How you create impact

• Support daily operations and provide coverage across departments as business needs dictate.

• Coordinate team workloads, communicate priorities, and assist with daily exceptions to ensure operational goals are met.

• Monitor and maintain key reports, KPIs, productivity metrics, work orders, overtime tracking, and end-of-day dashboards.

• Deliver strong customer service by responding to emails, inquiries, and requests in a timely and professional manner.

• Investigate operational issues, research pending orders, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate IT support when needed.

• Train and support associates on processes and SOPs while fostering a productive, team-oriented work environment.

• Maintain inventory of department supplies, track critical equipment, and ensure housekeeping and 5S standards are upheld.

• Promote safety, QSHE compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and support audits, meetings, and special projects as required.

What we would like you to bring

• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a warehouse, distribution, or operations environment.

• Working knowledge of warehouse processes, WMS platforms, and inventory control practices.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a focus on teamwork and customer service.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, data entry, and reporting; AS400 experience is a plus.

• Strong problem-solving abilities with the capacity to prioritize, multitask, and drive results.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to effectively manage competing priorities.

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 hourly wage range for this position is between $21.00 to $22.50. Base wage 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

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Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com

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.

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.

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Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [email protected] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.