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 Piscataway, New Jersey.
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, 6:00 am - 3:00 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
- Support leadership and Human Resources to ensure DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs are embraced and valued
- 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
- 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
About Kuehne+Nagel
With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies.
