At Kuehne+Nagel, we nurture a culture of performance and recognition, and we have many career growth opportunities. If you are looking for career development or simply a wonderful place to be, consider joining us as an Operations Manager at our distribution center in Alburtis, Pennsylvania.

Your Role

You will lead a team and have overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, staffing, safety, and performance of your area. Your typical shift will be Monday - Friday, 7 am - 3:30 pm. We will count on your successful record of accomplishment in leadership and knowledge of warehouse equipment, applications, WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), and MHE (Material Handling Equipment) to ensure a positive, engaged workforce and to keep our operations running smoothly.

Your Responsibilities

• 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
• Establishes 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

Your Skills and Experiences

• 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

Good Reasons to Join

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-onsite

About Kuehne+Nagel

With over 79.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies.

CONTACT

US Talent Acquisition

USA.Talent.Acquisition@Kuehne-Nagel.com