Site Manager (Port of Tanjung Pelepas)

Kuehne & Nagel; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in logistics seeks a Contract Logistics Site Manager in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. You will manage warehouse operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and lead a diverse team to achieve key performance indicators. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and customer engagement, providing a chance to shape operations in a supportive environment. This is an opportunity within a stable organization committed to innovation and career progression.

Benefits

Opportunity for strategic influence

Supportive leadership team

Exposure to diverse industries

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi-customer warehouse environments.
• Solid leadership skills to motivate diverse teams.
• Strong analytical capability to enhance productivity.

Responsibilities

• Achieve KPIs in safety, cost, quality, and delivery.
• Oversee safe operation of warehousing activities.
• Lead office and warehouse activities while inspiring others.

Skills

Operational oversight

Leadership and team development

Analytical capability

Customer engagement

Confidence in driving continuous improvement

Job description

Job Title: Contract Logistics Site Manager

How you create impact

• To achieve your key performance indicators (KPI) in the areas of safety, cost, quality, delivery, environment + people.
• To oversee the safe operation of warehousing activities, ensuring the correct skills + training is in place.
• To ensure all operational activities are compliant with external + internal requirements/standards.
• To lead all office + warehouse activities at the site while understanding + inspiring others to learn + develop.
• To drive all activities relating to customer on-boarding, retention + operational excellence.
• To drive a culture of continuous improvement, developing new initiatives for operational, service + sustainable solutions.
• To contribute information required for tenders/proposals to support closing of new business.
• To ensure that everyone involved in distribution activities delivers the right transport solutions.

What we would like you to bring

• Proven experience managing multi-customer warehouse environments with strong operational oversight
• Solid leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and coach large, diverse teams
• Strong analytical capability to improve productivity, cost, space utilisation, and process efficiency
• Experience in customer engagement, QBRs, and managing service level expectations in a dynamic environment
• Confidence in driving continuous improvement, safety culture, and digitalisation initiatives

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to lead a growing, multi-customer site with strategic influence and autonomy
• A role that allows you to shape operations, improve processes, and implement your ideas
• Supportive leadership team and access to regional resources for development and growth
• Exposure to diverse industries and customers, enhancing your portfolio and expertise
• A stable global organisation that values innovation, excellence, and career progression

Who we are

We are a global leader in Contract Logistics with a strong focus on operational excellence and customer partnership. Our team thrives on reliability, quality, and delivering value across diverse industries, supported by a culture built on integrity, teamwork, and always doing what’s right for our people and customers. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement at every site we manage, providing a place where people are empowered to grow their careers and make a lasting impact.