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 Southaven, MS.

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, 1 pm - 10 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

• 3+ years of experience in Healthcare distribution is preferred

• 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

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.