Road Logistics Cross-Dock Team Lead — Optimize & Lead Freight

Kuehne Nagel; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings plan

Medical/dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Extensive training programs

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in El Paso, TX is seeking a Road Logistics Cross Dock Team Leader to oversee the rapid transfer of freight from inbound to outbound trailers and minimize storage time. You will supervise dock personnel, enforce safety protocols, and utilize WMS/TMS to ensure on-time LTL shipments.

The role requires 4+ years in logistics with leadership, bilingual Spanish/English, and willingness to travel to Mexico every two months.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English is needed.
• 4+ years of experience in logistics, warehouse, or freight operations, with at least 2 year in a leadership role.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with SAP, WMS, or TMS.
• C-TPAT experience is needed.
• Comfortable in travelling to Mexico once in 2 Months and flexible in extending working hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily inbound unloading, sorting, and outbound loading while meeting window times.
• Train, mentor, and schedule dock workers; delegate tasks by volume.
• Enforce safety protocols (OSHA, DOT, C-TPAT) and lead investigations.
• Monitor KPIs like loading times and productivity; manage OS&D data.
• Operate WMS and TMS to track shipments and generate reports.
• Develop SOPs and maintain inventory accuracy; support audits.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Leadership experience

Travel readiness

Strong organizational skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

WMS

TMS

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel in El Paso, TX is seeking a Road Logistics Cross Dock Team Leader to oversee the rapid transfer of freight from inbound to outbound trailers and minimize storage time. You will supervise dock personnel, enforce safety protocols, and utilize WMS/TMS to ensure on-time LTL shipments.

The role requires 4+ years in logistics with leadership, bilingual Spanish/English, and willingness to travel to Mexico every two months.