High Potential

Katoen Natie; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Katoen Natie in the Houston area offers a two-year high-potential program at various terminals, with rotational experiences across logistics fields, including packaging, warehousing, rail, and administration. Participants build leadership, problem-solving, and project experience while engaging with colleagues worldwide.

After the program, a key position at a KTN terminal awaits. You will work under the Terminal Manager or COO, develop continuous improvement skills, and lead teams through

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills with internal and external partners.
• Growth mindset; coachable and open to feedback.
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels across the organization and with customers.
• Plan, execute and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Natural leader capable of guiding diverse teams and communicating clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist or support KTN operations across departments.
• Manage a team and organize work effectively.
• Solve practical problems and interpret instructions.
• Handle payroll planning and department paperwork as assigned.
• Monitor KPIs for the department and report results on time.
• Analyze performance and propose improvements.
• Identify training needs and coordinate implementation.
• Motivate the team and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct audits for quality and safety in the team.
• Participate in management reviews and planning meetings.

Skills

Negotiation

Continuous improvement

Interpersonal communication

Self-management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

For a period of two years or less, the High Potential will follow an intensive and varied program of experiences at different Katoen Natie terminals. Within this program, participants will grow in their career with Katoen Natie through varied educational and practical experiences, having opportunities to participate in projects (both locally and globally) while networking with colleagues around the world. This program is characterized by operational assignments in various fields of logistic activities (i.e., packaging, warehousing, logistics, rail, administration, commercial, etc.) where persistence, strategic thinking, and troubleshooting skills will be required. After this introductory period, the High Potential will be assigned a key position within a Katoen Natie terminal.

Department:

Reports to:

Terminal Manager or COO

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Strong negotiator.
• Continuous improvement mindset; coachable.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of KTN’s organization as well as with all levels of the customers’ organization.
• Ability to plan, execute and complete work with little to no supervision.
• A natural leader with the ability to effectively communicate within an extremely diverse environment.

Requirements:

• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language. (Spanish bilingual heavily preferred)
• Mathematical skills: ability to perform all basic calculations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide).
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and equipment.
• Work other than normal scheduled hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays according to the needs of the business.
• Work environment: in and outdoor with possible extreme weather conditions.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform various tasks in assistance or support of the KTN-organization.
• Manage a team, plan, and organize the team effectively.
• Solve practical problems, interpret instructions, deal with a variety of variables.
• Complete administration paperwork relevant to your area including but not limited to payroll, planning, and any other paperwork as assigned.
• Complete and monitor key point indicators (KPI’s) for assigned department.
• Complete/report required departmental reports on time as required by upper management.
• Analyze the performance, propose, and implement improvements.
• Determine the training needs of your team, coordinating and assisting with implantation.
• Be able to motivate and encourage your team making suggestions and ideas for improvements.
• Perform audits to check the quality and safety of your team.
• Participate in company meetings. (Management Review, Planning, CSR etc.)
• Must possess the skills to provide quality customer service including the ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner within diversified situations.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and follow/execute all safety procedures/rules as outlined in the KTN Safety Manuel and OSHA regulations.
• Possess a high standard for quality.
• Thorough knowledge of all procedures, instructions, and documents of the Katoen Natie Quality Manuel relevant to the department and facility.

This job description is not intended to be a definitive list of duties and responsibilities to this position. Candidates are expected to perform duties assigned as needed by their Supervisor/Manager.