Operations Manager

KUEHNE NAGEL
Any Location, NJ
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

As part of the Contract Logistics team, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. You will supervise and develop the performance of your team, drive a culture of belonging, and implement strategies to ensure the highest quality of work and meet or exceed KPIs.

What You Will Do

You will supervise and develop the performance of your team, ensure safe operations and healthy environments, and implement strategies to ensure the highest quality of work, optimize warehouse efficiency and productivity, and meet or exceed KPIs.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager with a proven track record of leading large-scale warehouse operations, optimizing performance, and building engaged teams to deliver exceptional customer service and operational excellence in a fast-paced 3PL environment.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of progressive management experience in a warehousing, distribution, manufacturing, or 3PL environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
  • Proven track record of leading leaders, including the development and management of supervisors and cross-functional operational teams.
  • Demonstrated success managing operations with a workforce of approximately 75-200 associates across multiple departments.
  • Previous operations leadership experience within a multi-client 3PL environment strongly preferred.
  • Strong record of driving employee engagement, operational performance, and creating opportunities for team growth and development.
  • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Process Improvement methodologies, with experience implementing operational improvements.
  • Minimum 2 years of Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience; Blue Yonder experience is a plus.
  • At least 3 years of experience in a distribution, manufacturing, or logistics environment.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Incentive compensation for eligible roles
  • Target base salary range between $85,000 - $100,000
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