Warehouse Operations Supervisor - 1st Shift

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. In this role, you will lead a team and have general responsibility for coordinating daily warehouse activities to ensure the full and efficient operation of your assigned area. As a 3PL provider, we will count on your leadership skills to help drive excellent service for our valued customers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to partner with the Inventory and Quality departments in resolving operational issues and ensuring smooth, efficient warehouse workflow
• Supervise and develop the performance of your team through effective training, coaching, and motivational strategies
• Ensure GDP compliance by following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and verifying that all warehouse processes, records, and documentation meet required standards and are executed accurately.
• Drive a culture of belonging in a diverse workforce where all associates feel safe, valued, and included
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide timely feedback to team members
• Implement strategies to ensure the highest quality of work, optimize warehouse efficiency and productivity, and meet or exceed KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)
• Ensure safe operations and healthy environments for employees, customers, vendors, and visitors
• Ensure shipments are accurate and free of damage, product is counted, and all necessary records and reports are completed accurately and on time
• Help maintain the security of the warehouse and assure the integrity of inventory
• Implement continuous improvement action plans
• Be flexible to work additional hours and perform other responsibilities as needed to meet the business needs

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a warehouse environment with at least 2 or