Contract Logistics Shift Leader
It's more than a job
As a Contract Logistics Shift Leader at Kuehne+Nagel, you will be part of our Contract Logistics team adding your management expertise + skills to the delivery of Operational Excellence. To ensure the smooth operation of the warehouse through leading an operational team.
How you create impact
To ensure the smooth operation of the warehouse through leading an operational team. The activities needed to deliver these objectives include:
To manage, plan, organize, staff, + direct warehouse activities attending to HR issues such as absence, attendance, sick leave etc. this will include assessing workloads within the allocated team + allocating resources adequately on a day to day basis
To achieve your key performance indicators (KPI) in the areas of management, productivity, + customer service and to ensure your teams deliver against their KPI.
To ensure that all company equipment + assets are handled + operated in a responsible manner at all times.
To ensure that all team members are compliant with all Health + Safety policies + processes at all times.
What we would like you to bring
You bring strong people leadership skills, hands-on warehouse experience, and a safety-first mindset to lead operational teams effectively.
Proven experience in a warehouse or Contract Logistics operational role, ideally in a shift leadership or supervisory capacity.
Strong people management skills, including experience leading diverse and outsourced workforces.
Solid understanding of warehouse operations, productivity management, and KPI tracking.
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate and resolve issues on the floor.
Strong commitment to operational safety, compliance, and quality standards.
Ability to communicate clearly, lead by example, and engage teams effectively.
A structured and disciplined approach to planning, execution, and follow-up.
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.
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