Air Logistics Warehouse Operations Manager

Kuehne+Nagel; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 123,984,000 - 137,760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and welfare

401k retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Illinois seeks a Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and shipping. The role emphasizes staffing, safety, budgeting, and process improvements to meet service standards.

The position requires 5+ years in a fast-paced warehouse environment, strong leadership, and proficiency with PCs and equipment. Competitive benefits and a performance-based rewards program are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' management experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Union environment experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient with personal computers and materials handling equipment.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
• Proven success in automated warehouse operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Skilled in planning, staffing, and budgeting.
• Effective communicator (written and verbal).
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Professional business demeanor.
• Technologically proficient in warehouse systems and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead programs to ensure efficient and cost-effective facility operations.
• Plan and schedule all distribution services: receiving, storing, shipping, handling returns/damaged goods, maintenance, and administrative tasks.
• Forecast long-term labor needs based on sales and management input.
• Recommend operational improvements to the Branch Manager.
• Collaborate with the Branch Manager and Warehouse Supervisor to set goals.
• Create and monitor space utilization plans to meet cost and service standards.
• Implement and maintain an effective product locator system.
• Direct warehouse supervisory staff to meet operational goals.
• Establish procedures for efficient equipment use.
• Lead safety programs for personnel, equipment, and property.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and timely order picking and shipping.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Planning

Budgeting

Customer service

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Tools

Materials handling equipment

Warehouse systems

Job description

It\'s more than a job

When you work in Freight Logistics and Operations at Kuehne+Nagel, you play a key role in optimising processes and ensuring that inventory and shipments move efficiently. But that is not all. Your work also helps ensure that vital medicines reach patients on time and supports other essential deliveries, from wind turbines to semiconductors. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the warehouse, shipping, and receiving departments. This includes labor scheduling, supervision, and efficient use of space, equipment, and personnel. Key areas of responsibility include staffing, warehouse operations, facility and equipment maintenance, safety and security programs, quality control, housekeeping, sanitation, budgeting, and customer service.

How you create impact

• Develop and lead programs to ensure efficient and cost-effective facility operations.
• Plan and schedule all distribution services: receiving, storing, shipping, handling returns/damaged goods, maintenance, and administrative tasks.
• Forecast long-term labor needs based on sales and management input.
• Recommend operational improvements to the Branch Manager.
• Collaborate with the Branch Manager and Warehouse Supervisor to set goals.
• Create and monitor space utilization plans to meet cost and service standards.
• Implement and maintain an effective product locator system.
• Direct warehouse supervisory staff to meet operational goals.
• Establish procedures for efficient equipment use.
• Lead safety programs for personnel, equipment, and property.
• Manage warehouse housekeeping programs.
• Maintain accurate inventory control for all accounts.
• Ensure timely and cost-effective order picking and shipping.
• Oversee transportation in and out of the warehouse to meet standards.
• Prepare accurate and timely operational reports.
• Comply with Kuehne + Nagel\u2019s Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment policies.
• Analyze manpower needs for daily, weekly, monthly, and annual planning.
• Resolve customer shipping and receiving issues.
• Review reports to ensure account profitability.
• Optimize storage utilization.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies.
• Adhere to Retail, Pharmaceutical, and OSHA regulations.

What we would like you to bring

• Minimum of 5 years\' management experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Union environment experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient with personal computers and materials handling equipment.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving skills.
• Proven success in automated warehouse operations.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• Skilled in planning, staffing, and budgeting.
• Effective communicator (written and verbal).
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Professional business demeanor.
• Technologically proficient in warehouse systems and tools.

What\'s in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility.

The hourly wage range for this position is between $90,000 and $100,000 . Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes

• health and welfare benefits
• 401k retirement savings plan
• tuition reimbursement
• incentive compensation for eligible roles

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. #LI-SB1

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in specific process [e.g., screening applications, interview scheduling]. These tools analyze information to support decision-making, but final decisions are made by human reviewers.

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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