Contract Logistics Operations Leader - Lean & CI

Kuehne+Nagel; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

At Kuehne+Nagel, we are seeking an Operations Manager for our Sacramento, CA distribution center to lead a team, plan, coordinate, staff, and ensure safety and performance across the area. You will apply 5+ years of warehousing experience, 3-5 years of leadership, and Lean Six Sigma principles to drive continuous improvement, optimize processes, and deliver reliable service to customers.

Collaborate with customer contacts, participate in BRMs and QBRs, and maintain KPI reporting to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 5+ years of warehousing experience.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in a distribution environment.
• 1+ years of Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Knowledge of production and quality systems.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team with planning, coordination, staffing, safety and performance of the area.
• Provide training and ensure attendance and engagement of staff.
• Collaborate with leadership and HR on DEI initiatives and compliance.
• Maintain QSHE awareness and drive process improvements with KPI tracking.
• Participate in BRMs and QBRs, presenting KPIs to customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Continuous improvement

WMS knowledge

MHE knowledge

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management Systems)

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

At Kuehne+Nagel, we are seeking an Operations Manager for our Sacramento, CA distribution center to lead a team, plan, coordinate, staff, and ensure safety and performance across the area. You will apply 5+ years of warehousing experience, 3-5 years of leadership, and Lean Six Sigma principles to drive continuous improvement, optimize processes, and deliver reliable service to customers.

Collaborate with customer contacts, participate in BRMs and QBRs, and maintain KPI reporting to support