Logistics Team Lead

It’s more than a job. As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne Nagel, you’ll manage end‑to‑end warehousing operations for our customers. By performing this with precision, you contribute not only to the success of your team, but also to the daily operations and success of the warehouse and distribution centers. 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.

Has general responsibility for coordinating and supervising warehouse activities on a daily basis. Responsible for supervising the receiving, warehousing and shipping of product in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives.

• Supervise and coordinate unloading of inbound shipments
• Orderly stacking of product
• Picking and staging of outbound shipments in accordance with the highest possible levels of quality and productivity
• Verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring that all products are properly counted
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage & errors.
• Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment.
• Ensure that the work schedules are correctly implemented and that duties 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 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 in accordance with 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.

• Minimum Education:
  
  High School or Technical degree
• Must have 3 years’ experience in a warehouse environment and 1 year in a Lead role
• Ability to establish priorities and accomplish multiple tasks with minimal supervision & computer skills

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.

Logistics shapes our daily lives—from the goods we consume to the healthcare we need. At Kuehne Nagel, your daily life goes beyond logistics; it supports the small and big moments of everyone around the world. As a global leader with a solid structure and a forward‑looking vision, we offer a secure and stable environment where your career can make a real impact.

Whether we’re helping deliver lifesaving medicines, developing sustainable transportation solutions, or supporting local charities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment).

Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.