Warehouse Operations Supervisor - 1st Shift

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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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. You will manage a team working a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a 3PL provider, we will count on your leadership skills to help drive excellent service for our valued customers.

How you create impact

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to partner with the Inventory and Quality departments in resolving operational issues and ensuring smooth, efficient warehouse workflow

• Supervise and develop the performance of your team through effective training, coaching, and motivational strategies

• Ensure GDP compliance by following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and verifying that all warehouse processes, records, and documentation meet required standards and are executed accurately.

• 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 additional hours and perform other responsibilities as needed to meet the business needs

What we would like you to bring

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 3+ years of experience in a warehouse environment with at least 2 or more years in a supervisory role

• Experience in implementing GDP and broader GxP quality requirements across operational and documentation workflows

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

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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.