Job Description

Are you thinking about advancing your career with one of the most successful logistics organizations worldwide? Here at Kuehne+Nagel, our Chicago is looking for a new Warehouse Operations Manager to join our Air Logistics team.

Your Role

The Warehouse Operations Manager oversees the daily functions of the warehouse and the shipping and receiving departments. This includes managing labor schedules, supervising staff, and ensuring optimal use of space, equipment, and manpower. Key responsibilities encompass staffing, warehouse operations, facility and equipment maintenance, and the implementation of safety, security, quality, housekeeping, and sanitation programs.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and direct programs to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of the facility.
• Plan and schedule all distribution services including receiving, storing, shipping, handling returned or damaged goods, maintenance, and administrative activities to ensure customer requirements are met in an efficient manner.
• Work with Production Department Managers to develop smooth flow of finished goods into the warehouse for both shipping and storage.
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly, and annual staff planning and scheduling to ensure each task is adequately resourced.
• Direct the operations of the warehouse supervisory personnel to achieve prescribed objectives.
• Assure that customer orders are picked and shipped timely and within prescribed cost levels.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation of reports regarding warehouse operations.
• Analyze reports to ensure profitability of customer account.
• Report to Air Logistics Warehouse Manager

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in business discipline or logistic, required
• 3+ years of warehouse management experience
• 3+ years of Air Logistics operations
• Proven track record of working with federal agencies associated with Air Logistics (TSA, FAA, NTSB, DOT, etc.) 
• Dangerous Good and Bulk Unitization Program certification preferred 

Good Reasons to Join

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. #LI-KR1

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Worldwide,

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