Contract Logistics Site Manager

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

You will have oversight of the facility and ensure the full and efficient operation of the site. Your key responsibilities will include the overall planning, staffing, balancing workloads to achieve production and delivery goals, budgeting, P&Ls, tracking metrics and analyzing data to optimize operations, and keeping a strong, secure relationship with our customer. We will count on your years of experience in distribution management, succession planning, and building bench strength. The right candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and a tendency towards 5S in the workplace.

• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize quality and productivity
• Continuously improve effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes
• Ensure the development of systems and procedures to manage physical facilities, equipment, and products profitably
• Conduct operations in compliance with OSHA regulations
• Assist in the establishment of customer service standards for all accounts; communicate expectations and ensure alignment with all personnel
• Regularly communicate with customers, respond quickly to inquiries, and provide prompt solutions in a mutually beneficial manner
• Adhere to company standards for excellence and quality in sanitation, maintenance, security, housekeeping, quality, and safety
• Drive a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion work together to create a sense of belonging and a stronger workforce
• Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans
• Partner with HR to resolve internal staff conflicts; monitor and ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years in warehousing
• 7+ years of management experience; 3PL experience is strongly preferred
• 2+ years of experience with leading and implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Continuous Process Improvement
• Experience embracing/supporting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs

Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Incentive compensation for eligible roles

Pay

Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package. 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.