Logistics Operations Manager

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.

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.

Are you a results‑driven logistics leader who thrives in a fast‑paced distribution environment? Join Kuehne+Nagel at our Mississauga location as an Operations Manager and play a critical role in driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, safety, and team performance within a high‑volume warehouse operation.

• The Operations Manager is responsible for directing the daily activities of the warehouse, including labour scheduling, supervision and the proper utilization of manpower, equipment and space for the safe, high‑quality and productive delivery of third‑party logistics services to the client.
• The RPIC / ARPIC will assist with transactions involving precursors as required (if applicable).
• Lead warehouse operations to achieve performance goals across safety, quality, service, productivity, and profitability.
• Manage workforce planning and staffing based on customer forecasts and operational requirements.
• Oversee receiving, shipping, inventory accuracy, and warehouse process compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a Lean operational culture.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members through ongoing training and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with QSHE, GMP, Health Canada, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Champion a strong safety culture by implementing and monitoring health, safety, security, and risk management programs.
• Monitor operational and IT issues, analyze performance metrics, and implement corrective actions. Support strategic pharmaceutical/healthcare logistics initiatives and other business objectives as required.

• 5+ years of experience in a Contract Logistics, third‑Party Logistics (3PL), distribution center, or warehouse environment
• 3+ years of management experience in a high volume, fast paced distribution centre or warehouse environment
• Experience in organizing scale labour force for 50+ resources;
• Knowledge of technical processes related to standard warehouse equipment and applications such as racking, WMS systems and MHE
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety and employment standards legislation, and of common workplace hazards and associated controls (Bill C45)
• Knowledge of various production and quality systems (GxP, ISO, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.);
• Back end manufacturing logistics experience is considered an asset

• The salary range for this position is between $90,000,00 and $.
• Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits, a retirement…