Logistics Team Leader

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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You will have overall responsibility for leading and coordinating daily warehouse operations to ensure the efficient performance of your assigned area. As a Team Lead, you will provide day-to-day guidance and support to warehouse associates, help monitor productivity and quality standards, and ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and on time. You will assist with training and coaching team members, assigning daily tasks, resolving operational issues, and promoting a positive, team-oriented work environment. In addition, you will support inventory accuracy, shipping and receiving activities, process improvements, and compliance with company policies and OSHA safety standards. Working closely with management, you will help drive operational excellence while ensuring customer expectations and service commitments are met. You will work Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, and will be paid weekly at $20.00 per hour.

How you create impact

• Make recommendations to improve operations and processes

• Operate material handling equipment

• Lead a team of Warehouse Associates

• Foster a culture of belonging in a diverse workforce where all associates feel included, valued, and safe

• Help develop processes to ensure the efficient operation and use of all warehouse equipment

• Implement processes to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment, and property

• Oversee the warehouse housekeeping program

• Ensure current, accurate inventory control and that customer orders are picked and shipped

• Follow health and safety policies that follow company and OSHA regulations

• Be available to work overtime and weekends

What we would like you to bring

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment

• At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory, lead, or team lead role

• Experience leading, coaching, and training warehouse associates while ensuring productivity and quality goals are met

• Forklift operating experience and knowledge of warehouse equipment and processes

• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed, with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

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

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Individuals with a disability who require a 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.

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.