Digital Warehouse Team Lead — Night Shift

Kuehne+Nagel; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in New Jersey is seeking a Warehouse Lead, Digital to oversee day-to-day department activities, drive productivity, and partner with the supervisor to ensure accurate, timely operations.

The role includes night shift, Saturday to Wednesday, 7:30 pm to 4:00 am, coordinating workloads, monitoring KPIs, and supporting safety and 5S standards while embracing digital fulfillment processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory control.
• Familiarity with WMS and digital/e-commerce fulfillment workflows.
• Proficient in Excel and data reporting; AS400 experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse department activities and drive productivity.
• Coordinate workloads, set priorities, and assign tasks to the team.
• Monitor KPIs, overtime, work orders, and end-of-day reporting.
• Provide professional customer service via emails and inquiries.
• Investigate order, inventory, and productivity issues and coordinate IT support as needed.
• Train and support associates on SOPs and safety standards.
• Maintain department supplies and ensure housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Support safety, QSHE compliance, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership / supervision

Warehouse operations knowledge

Digital / e-commerce fulfillment

Customer service mindset

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking / time management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

AS400

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel in New Jersey is seeking a Warehouse Lead, Digital to oversee day-to-day department activities, drive productivity, and partner with the supervisor to ensure accurate, timely operations.

The role includes night shift, Saturday to Wednesday, 7:30 pm to 4:00 am, coordinating workloads, monitoring KPIs, and supporting safety and 5S standards while embracing digital fulfillment processes.