Contract Logistics Site Manager

Kuehne Nagel; Brownsburg (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Brownsburg, Indiana is seeking a General Manager for Pharmaceutical Contract Logistics. You will oversee operations, quality, finance, and customer‑facing activities to ensure compliant storage, handling, and distribution of pharmaceutical products.

Lead a high‑performing team, drive continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma, and partner with Quality, Compliance, HR, and Finance to align site performance with client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years of experience in warehousing or distribution, preferably in pharmaceutical or regulated environments.
• 7+ years of management experience; 3PL pharma experience strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience leading Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience communicating with executive‑level customers, presenting operational data, and managing customer expectations in regulated environments.
• Experience working within GMP/GDP/GxP frameworks and supporting audits (internal, customer, regulatory).
• Demonstrated commitment to DEI programs and inclusive leadership practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans ensuring compliant, efficient operations.
• Ensure full adherence to GMP, GDP, GSP, and GxP requirements across processes and docs.
• Partner with Quality to manage deviations, CAPAs, audits, and documentation.
• Oversee temperature‑controlled storage and environmental controls.
• Build strong relationships with pharmaceutical clients and conduct regular business reviews.
• Deliver data‑driven updates to leadership and cross‑functional partners.
• Collaborate with Quality, Compliance, HR, Finance, and Engineering for site alignment.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and Lean Six Sigma projects.
• Maintain equipment calibration and facility systems; ensure safety compliance.
• Own P&L, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Develop bench strength and succession planning with HR.
• Champion DEI and inclusive leadership to strengthen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Lean Six Sigma

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting / P&L

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Business / Life Sciences

Tools

ERP systems

Quality management systems (GxP)

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.

We have an exceptional leadership opportunity for a General Manager at our Pharmaceutical Contract Logistics site in Brownsburg, Indiana. If you are a strategic, compliance‑driven operations leader with deep experience in regulated environments, customer partnership, and high‑performance team development, consider joining Kuehne+Nagel. This role is ideal for leaders who excel in pharma distribution, quality‑critical operations, and continuous improvement.

You will oversee all operational, quality, financial, and customer‑facing functions for a pharmaceutical logistics facility operating under strict regulatory and industry standards. Your leadership will ensure compliant storage, handling, and distribution of pharmaceutical products, while driving operational efficiency, workforce excellence, and customer satisfaction. You will serve as the primary relationship steward for key pharmaceutical clients, ensuring trust, transparency, and flawless execution through strong communication, proactive engagement, and executive‑level presence.

How you create impact

Develop and execute strategic plans that ensure compliant, efficient, and customer‑aligned operations.

Ensure full adherence to GMP, GDP, GSP, and GxP requirements across all processes, documentation, and facility operations.

Partner with Quality to maintain validated processes, manage deviations/CAPAs, support audits, and uphold strict documentation standards.

Oversee temperature‑controlled storage, monitoring systems, and environmental controls to protect product integrity.

Build and maintain strong relationships with pharmaceutical clients through clear communication, regular business reviews, proactive issue resolution, and transparent reporting.

Deliver concise, data‑driven updates to customers, internal leadership, and cross‑functional partners; communicate operational performance, risks, and improvement plans with clarity and confidence.

Collaborate with Quality, Compliance, HR, Finance, and Engineering teams to ensure alignment and seamless execution across the site.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives, optimize workflows, and implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and qualification of equipment and facility systems.

Uphold strict safety standards, conduct operations in compliance with OSHA, and foster a proactive safety culture.

Own P&L performance, develop budgets, manage forecasts, and optimize resource allocation.

Build bench strength, support succession planning, coach leaders, and partner with HR to resolve conflicts and ensure policy compliance.

Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to strengthen workforce engagement and culture.

What we would like you to bring

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Life Sciences, or related field; equivalent experience considered.

10+ years of experience in warehousing or distribution, preferably in pharmaceutical or regulated environments.

7+ years of management experience; 3PL pharma experience strongly preferred.

2+ years of experience leading Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Demonstrated experience communicating with executive‑level customers, presenting operational data, and managing customer expectations in regulated environments.

Experience working within GMP/GDP/GxP frameworks and supporting audits (internal, customer, regulatory).

Demonstrated commitment to DEI programs and inclusive leadership practices.

What\'s in it for you

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 wage 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. #LI-Hybrid

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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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