Warehouse Team Lead
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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.
“If you are a current Kuehne+Nagel employee: Please ensure applications are submitted by 9/18/26. KN is committed to supporting internal career growth, and internal candidates will be considered first. When necessary, external candidates will be reviewed to ensure the best fit for the role and business needs.”
We are seeking a Warehouse Ltd, Digital to oversee the day-to-day activities of the department, ensuring efficient and seamless operations while partnering closely with the supervisor and team to drive productivity, service, and operational excellence. This position follows a schedule of Saturday - Wednesday, 7:30 pm - 4:00 am.
How do you impact
- Support daily operations across departments and adjust to changing business needs, schedules, and volume.
- Coordinate team workloads, communicate priorities, delegate tasks, and help ensure daily operational goals are achieved.
- Monitor and maintain key operational reports, KPIs, overtime tracking, work orders, productivity metrics, and end-of-day reporting.
- Provide professional customer service by responding to emails, inquiries, and requests in a timely manner.
- Investigate order, inventory, and productivity issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate IT support as needed.
- Train and support associates on operational procedures, SOPs, and best practices while fostering a positive team environment.
- Maintain department supplies, track critical equipment, and ensure compliance with housekeeping and 5S standards.
- Support safety, QSHE compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, audits, meetings, and other operational projects as required.
What you require
What we would like you to bring
- Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience, preferably in a warehouse, distribution, or e-commerce environment.
- Knowledge of warehouse systems and inventory control processes.
- Understanding of digital/e-commerce fulfillment processes and customer order workflows.
- Strong communication and customer-focused approaches.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, data entry, and reporting; experience with AS400 a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of leading teams to achieve operational goals.
What's in for you
At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to bring our best to your continuous improvement. The hourly wage range for this position is between $21.00 and $22.50. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation. Individual pay may vary based on experience, skills, job location, and other
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications and assisting with scheduling.
This position relates to an available role and not to a recruitment.
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 creates a better and more sustainable future.