Operations Manager-Shepherdsville, KY

Kuehne+Nagel; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking an Operations Manager to directing daily warehouse activities, align labor with forecasts, and drive improvements across processes and systems. You will lead supervisory teams, optimize space and equipment, and ensure safety and customer service standards are met in a high-volume facility.

The role emphasizes cost-effective operations, strong planning skills, and a track record of leadership in warehousing, with proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office as assets.

Qualifications

• Five years of management experience in warehousing.
• Bachelor degree in business discipline or manufacturing preferred.
• Strong customer orientation and problem solving skills.
• Proven proficiency in a production environment.
• Successful track record in leadership and supervising the work of subordinates.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Process Improvement
• Computer skills - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel (advanced). SAP is a plus.
• Prioritization and planning skills
• Must be able to read and comprehend written English to perform essential job functions and adhere to safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily warehouse operations, including labor scheduling, supervision and space/equipment utilization.
• Staffing, safety, sanitation programs and customer service.
• Oversee efficient manufacturing operations including production planning, procurement, maintenance, shipping and returns handling.
• Align labor capacity and forecasts with customer goals and operational KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce costs and improve performance.
• Ensure timely order fulfillment and accurate material flow, with adherence to cost and service standards.
• Lead supervisory staff and collaborate with facility leadership to meet objectives.
• Maintain safety, compliance, reporting accuracy, and facility upkeep.

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Lean Six Sigma

MS Office

SAP

Customer focus

Problem solving

Written English

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or manufacturing

Tools

SAP

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. s needs.”

The Operations Manager is responsible for directing the daily activities of the warehouse operations, including labor scheduling, supervision and the proper utilization of space, equipment and manpower. Key responsibilities include: Staffing, warehouse operations, implementation of safety, security, housekeeping and sanitation programs and customer service.

How you create impact

• Oversee efficient, cost-effective manufacturing operations, including production planning, procurement, maintenance, shipping, and returns handling.
• Align labor capacity and long-term workforce planning with customer forecasts and operational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, recommending process, program, and technology enhancements to reduce costs and improve performance.
• Monitor production performance against plans, ensuring timely order fulfillment, accurate material flow, and adherence to cost and service standards.
• Lead and direct supervisory staff, establish operational procedures, and collaborate with facility leadership to meet strategic objectives.
• Ensure safety, compliance, reporting accuracy, and overall facility upkeep, including housekeeping and operational efficiency programs.

What we would like you to bring

• Five years of management experience in warehousing.
• Bachelor degree in business discipline or manufacturing preferred.
• Strong customer orientation and problem solving skills.
• Proven proficiency in a production environment.
• Successful track record in leadership and supervising the work of subordinates.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Process Improvement
• Computer skills - Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel (advanced), etc. (SAP is a plus)
• Prioritization and planning skills
• Must be able to read and comprehend written English to perform essential job functions and adhere to safety requirements.

What's in it for you

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 wage
• Health and welfare benefits
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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.

Onsite

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 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 review

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.