It's more than a job
The Warehouse Supervisor has general responsibility for coordinating and supervising all warehouse activities and team members on a daily basis. By doing this accurately, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success of the warehouse and distribution centers. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work really contributes to more than we realize.
Under the direction of the Warehouse Manager or Warehouse Operations Manager, the Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for supervising the receiving, warehousing and shipping of product in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives. The right candidate will have a continous process improvement (5S) mindset.
How you create impact
- Oversee Daily Warehouse Operations
Supervise inbound receiving, outbound picking/packing/staging, accurate documentation, FIFO execution, and adherence to SOPs while ensuring productivity and workflow efficiency. - Ensure Safety, Security & Compliance
Promote a strong safety culture by enforcing OSHA, MSDS, and K+N QHSE standards; maintain physical security; conduct safety monitoring; and uphold high‑value, high‑security handling requirements. - Manage & Develop Warehouse Staff
Assign work effectively, manage schedules in a 24/7 environment, lead daily meetings, train associates, support continuous development, and maintain an employee‑centered, union‑free workplace. - Maintain Equipment, Inventory & Facility Standards
Ensure safe operation of material-handling equipment, maintain clean and organized work areas, uphold process/housekeeping standards, and safeguard inventory accuracy through proper processes and physical counts. - Support Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
Collaborate with Warehouse Management to drive lean initiatives, improve productivity, optimize workforce planning, and implement/monitor operational, quality, and service goals. - Reporting, Documentation & Special Projects
Complete required records and reports accurately and on time, support warehouse audits, and assist with special projects to sustain strong internal and external customer service.
What we would like you to bring
- 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
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. 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 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 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.
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