Warehouse Operations Manager

Kuehne+Nagel • Piscataway, NJ • 6h ago

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.

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and develop warehouse teams, drive operational excellence, ensure inventory accuracy and safety, and optimize productivity while delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced 3PL distribution environment. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:30 PM, with overtime as needed.

How you create impact

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

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 overtime and perform other responsibilities as needed

What we would like you to bring

3-4 years of management experience in a warehouse environment.

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management discipline or manufacturing.

Successful record of accomplishment in leadership and supervising the work of team members.

Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Process Improvement.

Previous Operations leadership in a distribution or manufacturing environment is needed.

WMS experience of 2+ years.

At least 4-5 years as someone in a distribution/manufacturing environment.

For applicants in the United States: 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.

What's in it for you

At 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. The target base salary range for this position is between $95,000 and $100,000. Base salary 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. #LI-?Onsite

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government withy our 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.?

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.

We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid.

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: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.

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