Job Description
Contract Logistics Site Manager

It's more than a job

At Kuehne+Nagel, it’s more than a job. You will have the chance to play a key role in shaping daily operations that directly impact our customers’ success, in an environment where your ideas, initiative, and problem-solving mindset drive real outcomes. You will have the opportunity to lead teams, uplift people, and build a culture you’re proud of, while working in a role where continuous improvement and innovation are not just encouraged—they’re expected. This is a meaningful career in a global organisation that values responsibility, collaboration, and growth.

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How you create impact

You will be responsible for the overall performance of an operational site including warehousing, customer service + administration to achieve all agreed financial + operational objectives by working with a variety of internal + external stakeholders. Your scope may include distribution activities depending on the location.
The activities needed to deliver these objectives include:

• To achieve your key performance indicators (KPI) in the areas of safety, cost, quality, delivery, environment + people.
• To oversee the safe operation of warehousing activities, ensuring the correct skills + training is in place.
• To ensure all operational activities are compliant with external + internal requirements/standards.
• To lead all office + warehouse activities at the site while understanding + inspiring others to learn + develop.
• To drive all activities relating to customer on-boarding, retention + operational excellence.
• To drive a culture of continuous improvement, developing new initiatives for operational, service + sustainable solutions.
• To contribute information required for tenders/proposals to support closing of new business.
• To ensure that everyone involved in distribution activities delivers the right transport solutions.

What we would like you to bring

• Proven experience managing multi-customer warehouse environments with strong operational oversight
• Solid leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and coach large, diverse teams
• Strong analytical capability to improve productivity, cost, space utilisation, and process efficiency
• Experience in customer engagement, QBRs, and managing service level expectations in a dynamic environment
• Confidence in driving continuous improvement, safety culture, and digitalisation initiatives

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to lead a growing, multi-customer site with strategic influence and autonomy
• A role that allows you to shape operations, improve processes, and implement your ideas
• Supportive leadership team and access to regional resources for development and growth
• Exposure to diverse industries and customers, enhancing your portfolio and expertise
• A stable global organisation that values innovation, excellence, and career progression

Who we are

We are a global leader in Contract Logistics with a strong focus on operational excellence and customer partnership. Our team thrives on reliability, quality, and delivering value across diverse industries, supported by a culture built on integrity, teamwork, and always doing what’s right for our people and customers. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement at every site we manage, providing a place where people are empowered to grow their careers and make a lasting impact.