Air Logistics Warehouse Operations Manager

It's more than a job

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

How you create impact

• Develop and lead programs to ensure efficient and cost-effective facility operations.
• Plan and schedule all distribution services: receiving, storing, shipping, handling returns/damaged goods, maintenance, and administrative tasks.
• Forecast long-term labor needs based on sales and management input.
• Recommend operational improvements to the Branch Manager.
• Collaborate with the Branch Manager and Warehouse Supervisor to set goals.
• Create and monitor space utilization plans to meet cost and service standards.
• Implement and maintain an effective product locator system.
• Direct warehouse supervisory staff to meet operational goals.
• Establish procedures for efficient equipment use.
• Lead safety programs for personnel, equipment, and property.
• Manage warehouse housekeeping programs.
• Maintain accurate inventory control for all accounts.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective order picking and shipping.
• Oversee transportation in and out of the warehouse to meet standards.
• Prepare accurate and timely operational reports.
• Comply with Kuehne + Nagel’s Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment policies.
• Analyze manpower needs for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual planning.
• Resolve customer shipping and receiving issues.
• Review reports to ensure account profitability.
• Optimize storage utilization.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies.
• Adhere to Retail, Pharmaceutical, and OSHA regulations.

What we would like you to bring

• Minimum of 5 years’ management experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Union environment experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient with personal computers and materials handling equipment.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
• Proven success in automated warehouse operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Skilled in planning, staffing, and budgeting.
• Effective communicator (written and verbal).
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Professional business demeanor.
• Technologically proficient in warehouse systems and tools.

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.

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.