Operations Manager - Contract Logistics

Kuehne+Nagel; Veghel; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for further development

Contributions valued in operational improvement

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Veghel is seeking an Operations Manager to lead daily warehouse operations and manage a team of about 25 employees. This role is crucial in enhancing operational performance and implementing Lean principles. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and proven experience in logistics. A strong interest in people management and fluency in Dutch and English are essential. Join a global leader that values your ideas for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Strong interest in people management and operational excellence.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work with performance data and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize daily warehouse operations focusing on safety, quality, and cost.
• Lead and develop a team of approximately 25 warehouse employees.
• Drive a Lean continuous improvement culture and implement performance standards.

Skills

Team management

Process optimization

Lean principles

Data analysis

Fluent in Dutch and English

Education

Bachelor's degree (HBO) or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

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.

For our warehouse in Veghel, of approximately 25 employees, we are looking for an Operations Manager who enjoys being close to the shop floor and plays a key role in strengthening operational performance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously optimize daily warehouse operations with a focus on safety, quality, productivity, cost, and throughput.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 25 warehouse employees.
• Drive and embed a Lean and continuous improvement culture, including daily performance stand‑ups and structured problem‑solving.
• Identify, initiate, and implement improvement actions to enhance operational performance.
• Monitor operational KPIs and translate results into clear actions and performance insights.
• Ensure logistics activities are executed in line with customer agreements and operational standards.
• Work closely with the Site Manager and the local management team to ensure a stable and high‑performing operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s (HBO) level or equivalent experience.
• A proven first successful experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of continuous improvement and Lean principles, such as performance stand‑ups, standard work, and basic problem‑solving methods.
• Strong interest in people management and operational excellence.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and eager to further develop leadership skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work with performance data and KPIs.
• You are fluent in both Dutch and English.

Benefits

At Kuehne + Nagel you can demonstrate your personal and professional attributes. And you will have countless opportunities for further development. Benefit from the comprehensive offers provided by a global market leader and contribute your ideas on how we can continue to get a little better every day. You can be sure: Your opinion counts.