Contract Logistics Operations Manager - 1st Shift - SACRAMENTO, CA

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

It's more than a job
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.

It's more than a job
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.

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 Sacramento, CA. 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 - Thursday, 6:00 am - 4:00 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. The right candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and a tendency towards 5S in the workplace.

How you create impact

• 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 & 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

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of warehousing experience
• 3-5 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

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. Base salary is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and 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. #On-Site

Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools

may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring 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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Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.