Warehouse Operations Leader — Lean & WMS Expert

Kuehne+Nagel; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401k retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in the United States is seeking a seasoned logistics leader to design, manage, and optimize warehousing solutions within Contract Logistics. You will lead a team, coordinate staffing, and drive improvements across QSHE, reporting, and KPI delivery.

You will apply Lean Six Sigma, WMS experience, and strong communication to partner with customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring safe, efficient operations and continuous cost savings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of warehousing experience.
• 3+ years of leadership in a distribution environment.
• 1+ year leading and implementing Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of production and quality systems.
• Proficient in Word, Excel (complex spreadsheets), and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Blue Yonder or other WMS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver onboarding and ongoing training to support employee success.
• Support leadership and HR in advancing DEI initiatives.
• Supervise associates, manage schedules, and maintain attendance records.
• Ensure QSHE compliance and awareness.
• Prepare reports and participate in weekly/monthly business reviews; identify process improvements and implement action plans.
• Maintain communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives; track results.
• Lead or participate in BRMs and MBRs; develop and present KPIs to customers and stakeholders.
• Partner with customers to achieve shared objectives.
• Perform complex tasks requiring judgment, problem-solving, and analysis.
• Lead employee engagement events.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Blue Yonder

WMS

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel in the United States is seeking a seasoned logistics leader to design, manage, and optimize warehousing solutions within Contract Logistics. You will lead a team, coordinate staffing, and drive improvements across QSHE, reporting, and KPI delivery.

You will apply Lean Six Sigma, WMS experience, and strong communication to partner with customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring safe, efficient operations and continuous cost savings.