Contract Logistics Ops Leader - Lean Six Sigma & CI

Kuehne+Nagel; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking an Operations Manager for our Sacramento, CA distribution center. You will lead a team responsible for planning, staffing, safety, and performance, with a focus on continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma methods to optimize warehouse operations.

The role requires leadership across inbound/outbound processes, knowledge of WMS and MHE, and a commitment to delivering efficient, compliant operations in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent
• 5+ years of warehousing experience in a distribution environment
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in a distribution environment
• 1+ years of experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Continuous Improvement
• Knowledge of production and quality systems
• Proficient in Word, Excel (complex spreadsheets), and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team within a distribution center.
• Plan, coordinate, and staff the operations to ensure safety and performance.
• Manage schedules and ensure attendance is accurately recorded.
• Oversee adherence to QSHE: Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment.
• Provide reporting and participate in weekly/monthly business reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving measures.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet goals.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

WMS

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

WMS

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking an Operations Manager for our Sacramento, CA distribution center. You will lead a team responsible for planning, staffing, safety, and performance, with a focus on continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma methods to optimize warehouse operations.

The role requires leadership across inbound/outbound processes, knowledge of WMS and MHE, and a commitment to delivering efficient, compliant operations in a dynamic logistics environment.