Warehouse Operations Lead (Temp) - 5S & KPI Focus

Kuehne+Nagel; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Health and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Colorado is seeking a warehouse supervisor to lead a team in our Contract Logistics operations. You will coordinate daily activities, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring accuracy, safety, and on-time shipments.

This temporary role runs August 2026 through January 2027, with a retention bonus and competitive total rewards, including health and dental benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in a warehouse environment.
• 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• At least 1 year of experience operating powered industrial trucks.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop the performance of your team through effective training, coaching, and motivational strategies.
• Support with the automation technology process.
• Drive a culture of belonging in a diverse workforce where all associates feel safe, valued, and included.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide timely feedback to team members.
• Implement strategies to ensure the highest quality of work, optimize warehouse efficiency and productivity, and meet or exceed KPIs.
• Ensure safe operations and healthy environments for employees, customers, vendors, and visitors.
• Ensure shipments are accurate and free of damage, product is counted, and all necessary records and reports are completed accurately and on time.
• Help maintain the security of the warehouse and assure the integrity of inventory.
• Implement continuous improvement action plans.
• Be flexible to work overtime and perform other responsibilities as needed

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & training

Continuous improvement

5S in workplace

Safety focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel in Colorado is seeking a warehouse supervisor to lead a team in our Contract Logistics operations. You will coordinate daily activities, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring accuracy, safety, and on-time shipments.

This temporary role runs August 2026 through January 2027, with a retention bonus and competitive total rewards, including health and dental benefits and tuition reimbursement.