Logistics Site Supervisor: Lead Warehouse Ops

Kuehne Nagel; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Southaven, MS is seeking a Site/Operations Supervisor to lead frontline employees and coordinate daily distribution center activities. You will ensure safe, accurate, on‑time execution across receiving, put‑away, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping, while driving performance and engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in warehouse/logistics operations, strong leadership, and experience with WMS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, logistics, or third‑party logistics (3PL) operations preferred.
• 3+ year of experience leading, supervising, training, or coordinating frontline employees in an operational environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, packing, shipping, and distribution center processes.
• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), labor management systems, RF scanners, or inventory systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, organization, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to analyze performance information, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to changing business demands, and remain professional under pressure.
• Understanding of workplace safety practices, quality standards, attendance management, and performance accountability.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule, including overtime, weekends, or holidays based on operational needs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the distribution center for extended periods in accordance with job requirements.
• Commitment to safety, customer service, employee development, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse employees while promoting a safe, respectful, and performance‑focused work environment.
• Plan and coordinate daily distribution center activities based on workload, staffing, customer priorities, and service‑level requirements.
• Assign work, monitor attendance and productivity, and adjust labor resources throughout the shift to meet operational demands.
• Oversee receiving, put‑away, replenishment, picking, packing, value‑added services, inventory control, and shipping activities within the assigned area.
• Monitor key performance indicators related to safety, quality, productivity, inventory accuracy, cost, and on‑time completion.
• Ensure employees follow standard operating procedures, customer requirements, security standards, and company policies.
• Investigate operational issues, inventory discrepancies, damages, quality defects, and service failures; implement timely corrective action.
• Conduct shift meetings, safety talks, performance discussions, training, and documented coaching as required.
• Partner with inventory, quality, customer service, transportation, human resources, and other teams to resolve issues and support customer needs.
• Maintain accurate operational records, labor reports, system transactions, shift handoffs, and performance documentation.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support initiatives that improve safety, quality, efficiency, employee engagement, and customer service.
• Ensure material handling equipment, work areas, and warehouse processes are used and maintained safely; elevate equipment or facility concerns promptly.
• Support peak periods, special projects, customer implementations, and additional operational responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety compliance

WMS experience

RF scanners

Education

Associate or Bachelor in logistics / supply chain

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel in Southaven, MS is seeking a Site/Operations Supervisor to lead frontline employees and coordinate daily distribution center activities. You will ensure safe, accurate, on‑time execution across receiving, put‑away, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping, while driving performance and engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in warehouse/logistics operations, strong leadership, and experience with WMS and MS Office.