Air Logistics Warehouse Supervisor

It's more than a job As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine. ‎ As an Air Logistics Warehouse Supervisor, you will lead second-shift warehouse operations supporting our growing pharmaceutical business and expanding cooler operation in Bensenville. You will oversee day-to-day warehouse activity, provide hands-on leadership to the team, and help ensure freight is received, stored, handled, and distributed safely and accurately. How you create impact You will lead warehouse employees through daily operations while maintaining strong standards for safety, inventory accuracy, productivity, and service. Plan, organize, supervise, and participate in daily warehouse operationsLead receiving, documentation, storage, inventory control, order preparation, and distribution activitiesAssign workloads and provide daily direction to warehouse employeesTrain, coach, and support team members while monitoring performance and productivityOversee the safe and accurate handling of freight, equipment, and suppliesSupport the proper storage and handling of temperature-sensitive and pharmaceutical productsMaintain accurate warehouse records, inventory information, and operational documentationMonitor warehouse systems and ensure transactions and inventory movements are recorded accuratelyCoordinate deliveries, pickups, and movement of freight through the warehouseEnsure warehouse equipment is operated safely and maintained appropriatelyMaintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environmentIdentify operational issues and work with management to improve warehouse processes and proceduresSupport compliance with established policies, procedures, and customer requirements What we would like you to bring You bring solid warehouse experience along with the ability to lead people, organize daily operations, and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with pharmaceutical products, temperature-controlled freight, or cooler operations is especially valuable for this position. At least 3 years of warehouse or related experiencePrevious experience leading, supervising, training, or providing work direction to warehouse employeesPharmaceutical warehousing and handling experience preferredExperience with temperature-controlled, cooler, or other specialized freight preferredStrong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, receiving, storage, and distributionAbility to plan workloads, prioritize activities, and keep operations moving efficientlyExperience using warehouse inventory systems or related warehouse softwareAbility to operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts and other material-handling equipmentStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to maintain accurate records and follow established proceduresStrong commitment to workplace safety and proper product handlingAbility to work independently and make sound operational decisionsHigh school diploma or GEDAbility to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds and perform the physical requirements of a warehouse environmentAbility to work second shift in Bensenville, Illinois 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. This position has an approximate hourly pay range of $32.30 to $34.00 per hour and is eligible for overtime based on business needs. Base pay 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. 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. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific processes, such as screening applications and interview scheduling. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers. 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. We kindly advise that placement agencies refrain from submitting unsolicited profiles. Any submissions of candidates without prior signed agreement will be considered our property and no fees will be paid. 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 will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.