Logistics Team Leader

Kuehne Nagel; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

International career growth

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Mississippi is seeking a Team Leader to coordinate daily warehouse operations, supervise a team of Warehouse Associates, and drive safety and throughput goals. You will oversee picking, packing, shipping, inventory accuracy, and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

This 2nd shift role (Mon–Fri, 1:30 PM–10:00 PM) offers weekly pay at $20.00/hour with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a global logistics leader.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a Team Lead, Lead, or supervisory role.
• At least one year of experience operating material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Basic computer, math, and communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Warehouse Associates to meet daily goals.
• Coordinate daily warehouse operations to ensure orders are picked, processed, and shipped on time.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper inventory control practices.
• Promote safety and 5S practices in the warehouse.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Team leadership

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory management systems

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.

As a Team Leader at Kuehne+Nagel, you will have general responsibility for coordinating and supervising daily logistics activities to ensure the full and efficient operation of your assigned area. You will oversee workflow, support inventory accuracy, promote safety and productivity, and help ensure operational goals are achieved while leading and developing team members. This is a 2nd Shift position working Monday through Friday from 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour, paid weekly.

How you create impact

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Warehouse Associates to achieve daily productivity, quality, and safety goals.
• Coordinate daily warehouse operations, ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, processed, and shipped on time.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper inventory control practices and operational oversight.
• Promote a safe work environment by enforcing company policies, OSHA regulations, and safe equipment operation.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase operational efficiency and team performance.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and efficient warehouse environment through strong housekeeping and 5S practices.

What we would like you to bring

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a Team Lead, Lead, or supervisory role.
• At least one year of experience operating material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Working knowledge of inventory control, shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Basic computer, math, and communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer great compensation and medical/dental benefits packages, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-onsite

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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.

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Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: [e-mail] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.