Logistics Operations Manager- China Grove

Kuehne+Nagel; China Grove (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a seasoned warehousing leader to plan, coordinate, staff, and optimize our contract logistics operations in the US. You will rely on your hands-on leadership, deep WMS and MHE knowledge, and Lean Six Sigma experience to drive safe, efficient workflows and continuous improvement across the distribution network.

Responsibilities include training, scheduling, safety, KPIs, and customer-facing BRMs/QBRs, with a focus on cost savings and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent
• 3-5+ years warehousing experience in 3PL or Logistics
• 3-5 years leadership experience in a distribution environment
• 1+ years leading Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of production and quality systems
• Proficient in Word, Excel (complex spreadsheets) and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Ensure new hires are thoroughly trained and ongoing training is provided
• Oversee associates, manage schedules, and ensure attendance is recorded
• Maintain awareness and compliance with QSHE (Quality, Safety & Health, Environment)
• Provide reporting and participate in weekly and monthly business reviews
• Analyze process improvements and rollout next steps
• Establish clear communication between internal and external stakeholders
• Make recommendations to improve operations using continuous improvement techniques
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and track savings
• Participate in or lead BRMs and QBRs; present KPIs to stakeholders
• Meet with customer contacts to achieve mutually defined goals
• Complete advanced tasks requiring judgment and independent analysis

Skills

Leadership

WMS

MHE

Lean Six Sigma

Quality systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

WMS software

MHE equipment

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\u2019re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers\u2019 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.

If you are a current Kuehne+Nagel employee: Please ensure applications are submitted by 10.30.2026. KN is committed to supporting internal career growth, and internal candidates will be considered first. When necessary, external candidates will be reviewed to ensure the best fit for the role and business needs.

You will lead a team and have overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, staffing, safety, and performance of your area. We will count on your successful record of accomplishment in leadership and knowledge of warehouse equipment, applications, WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), and MHE (Material Handling Equipment) to ensure a positive, engaged workforce and to keep our operations running smoothly.

How you create impact

• Ensure new hires are thoroughly trained, and ongoing training is provided to all employees to ensure their continued success


• Oversee associates, manage work schedules, and ensure attendance is accurately recorded


• Maintain employee awareness and compliance with QSHE (Quality, Safety & Health, Environment)


• Provide reporting and take part in weekly and monthly business reviews


• Analyze process improvements and rollout of the agreed next steps


• Establishes a clear communication channel between our internal and external stakeholders


• Make recommendations to improve operations using continuous improvement techniques, drive cost-saving initiatives, and track savings


• Participate in or lead BRMs (Business Review Meetings) and QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews); provide and present KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to customer and business stakeholders


• Meet with customer and key customer contacts to achieve mutually defined goals


• Complete advanced and complicated tasks requiring considerable judgment, problem resolution, and independent analysis

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelor\'s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience


• 3-5+ years of warehousing experience-3PL or Logistics


• 3-5 years of leadership experience in a distribution environment


• 1+ years of experience with leading and implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Continuous Improvement


• Knowledge of various production and quality systems


• Proficient in Word, Excel (maintain complex spreadsheets), and PowerPoint

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

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.

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

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 on individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.