Facilities Manager

Kuehne+Nagel; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel seeks a hands-on Facility & Automation Manager in Cranbury, NJ to lead maintenance and automation performance across warehouse operations. You will ensure uptime, safety, and efficiency by proactive troubleshooting and coordinating maintenance with vendors and internal teams.

The role calls for 5-10 years of experience in facility/automation maintenance, strong knowledge of MHE systems, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years hands-on experience in facility maintenance, automation or MHE maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on warehouse automation equipment such as conveyors and sorters.
• Monitor system performance, KPIs, spare parts, and identify opportunities to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Oversee facility maintenance across warehouse, office, and yard operations ensuring safety and uptime.
• Coordinate and manage third-party vendors and contractors for timely service.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Automation systems

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

WCS monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Industrial maintenance certifications

Tools

CMMS

WCS

Blue Yonder WMS/WCS

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.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

We are seeking a hands‑on Facility & Automation Manager to lead facility maintenance and automation system performance, ensuring operational uptime, safety, and efficiency through proactive troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives.

How you create impact

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on warehouse automation equipment, including conveyors, sorters, labelers, carton closers, and pick systems.
• Monitor system performance, track KPIs, manage spare parts inventory, and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Oversee facility maintenance across warehouse, office, and yard operations, ensuring building systems, infrastructure, and equipment remain safe and fully operational.
• Conduct routine facility inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and repair opportunities.
• Coordinate and manage third‑party vendors and contractors, ensuring timely service delivery and compliance with site safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, regulatory, and company safety requirements through audits, inspections, emergency preparedness activities, and accurate maintenance documentation.
• Maintain records of preventive maintenance, repairs, vendor services, and spare parts usage to support operational excellence and compliance.

What we would like you to bring

• 5-10 years of hands‑on experience in facility maintenance, automation, or material handling equipment (MHE) maintenance within a distribution, warehousing, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), including monitoring, troubleshooting, and supporting automated conveyor and sortation systems.
• Experience with Blue Yonder WMS/WCS solutions is a strong plus.
• High School Diploma or GED required; technical certifications in industrial electrical, mechanical maintenance, OSHA, or a related technical field are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, industrial electrical systems, motor drives, sensors, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and maintaining conveyors, sortation systems, automated labelers, carton sealing equipment, and other warehouse automation technologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience utilizing CMMS, maintenance management, or inventory tracking systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to quickly diagnose issues and minimize operational downtime.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and vendor management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, leadership, and external service providers.
• Self‑motivated and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety and operational excellence.

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. The target base salary range for this position is between $85,000 and $100,000. 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.

Kuehne+Nagel participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

This position relates to an available role and not a future talent pool.

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.

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.

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.