Contract Logistics Site Manager

Kuehne Nagel; West Jefferson (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in West Jefferson, Ohio seeks a General Manager to lead the facility's operations, staffing, budgeting and customer relations. You will drive production and delivery goals, ensure safety and compliance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years warehousing leadership, 7+ years managing teams (3PL preferred), and a track record of DEI initiatives. This is a hands-on, on-site leadership role with broad strategic impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years warehousing experience.
• 7+ years leadership with 3PL preferred.
• 2+ years Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Experience advancing DEI programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility operations ensuring efficient site performance.
• Plan staffing, workload balance, budgeting, and P&Ls.
• Track metrics and analyze data to optimize operations.
• Maintain strong customer relations and OSHA compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement and 5S in the workplace.
• Collaborate with HR on staff development and policy compliance.

Skills

Warehousing

Management

Lean Six Sigma

DEI

3PL experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business

Tools

5S methodology

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 a distinguished career opportunity for a General Manager in West Jefferson, Ohio! If you are a strategic leader with proven operational, financial, and customer excellence success, consider joining Kuehne+Nagel.

Your Role

You will have oversight of the facility and ensure the full and efficient operation of the site. Your key responsibilities will include the overall planning, staffing, balancing workloads to achieve production and delivery goals, budgeting, P&Ls, tracking metrics and analyzing data to optimize operations, and keeping a strong, secure relationship with our customer. We will count on your years of experience in distribution management, succession planning, and building bench strength. The right candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and a tendency towards 5S in the workplace.

How you create impact

• Develop and implement strategic plans to optimize quality and productivity
• Continuously improve effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes
• Ensure the development of systems and procedures to manage physical facilities, equipment, and products profitably
• Conduct operations in compliance with OSHA regulations
• Assist in the establishment of customer service standards for all accounts; communicate expectations and ensure alignment with all personnel
• Regularly communicate with customers, respond quickly to inquiries, and provide prompt solutions in a mutually beneficial manner
• Adhere to company standards for excellence and quality in sanitation, maintenance, security, housekeeping, quality, and safety
• Drive a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion work together to create a sense of belonging and a stronger workforce
• Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans
• Partner with HR to resolve internal staff conflicts; monitor and ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10+ years in warehousing
• 7+ years of management experience; 3PL experience is strongly preferred
• 2+ years of experience with leading and implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Continuous Process Improvement
• Experience embracing/supporting DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs

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

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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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