Warehouse Operations Manager

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.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

You will lead a team and have overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, staffing, safety, and performance of your area. We will count on your successful record of accomplishment in leadership and knowledge of warehouse equipment, applications, WMS, and MHE to ensure a positive, engaged workforce and to keep our operations running smoothly.

• Ensure new hires are thoroughly trained, and ongoing training is provided to all employees to ensure their continued success.
• Oversee associates, manage work schedules, and ensure attendance is accurately recorded.
• Maintain employee awareness and compliance with QSHE (Quality, Safety & Health, Environment).
• Provide reporting and take part in weekly and monthly business reviews.
• Analyze process improvements and rollout of the agreed next steps.
• Establish a clear communication channel between our internal and external stakeholders.
• Make recommendations to improve operations using continuous improvement techniques, drive cost‑saving initiatives, and track savings.
• Participate in or lead BRMs (Business Review Meetings) and QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews); provide and present KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to customer and business stakeholders.
• Meet with customer and key customer contacts to achieve mutually defined goals.
• Complete advanced and complicated tasks requiring considerable judgment, problem resolution, and independent analysis.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of warehousing experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a distribution environment.
• 1+ years of experience with leading and implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Continuous Improvement.
• Knowledge of various production and quality systems.
• Proficient in Word, Excel (maintain complex spreadsheets), and PowerPoint.

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. 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.

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.

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 .

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.

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