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Kuehne+Nagel Operations Manager - 1st Shift in Cranbury, New Jersey
At Kuehne+Nagel, we nurture a culture of performance and recognition, and we have many career growth opportunities. If you are looking for career development or simply a wonderful place to be, consider joining us as an Operations Manager at our distribution center in Cranbury, New Jersey.
Your Role
You will lead a team and have overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, staffing, safety, and performance of your area. Your typical shift will be Your typical shift will be Monday to Friday, starting at 7:30 AM, though it may vary. We will count on your successful record of accomplishment in leadership and knowledge of warehouse equipment, applications, WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), and MHE (Material Handling Equipment) to ensure a positive, engaged workforce and to keep our operations running smoothly.
Your Responsibilities
Ensure new hires are thoroughly trained, and ongoing training is provided to all employees to ensure their continued success
Support leadership and Human Resources to ensure DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs are embraced and valued
Oversee associates, manage work schedules, and ensure attendance is accurately recorded
Maintain employee awareness and compliance with QSHE (Quality, Safety & Health, Environment)
Provide reporting and take part in weekly and monthly business reviews
Analyze process improvements and rollout of the agreed next steps
Establishes a clear communication channel between our internal and external stakeholders
Make recommendations to improve operations using continuous improvement techniques, drive cost-saving initiatives, and track savings
Participate in or lead BRMs (Business Review Meetings) and QBRs (Quarterly Business Reviews); provide and present KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to customer and business stakeholders
Meet with customer and key customer contacts to achieve mutually defined goals
Complete advanced and complicated tasks requiring considerable judgment, problem resolution, and independent analysis
Your Skills and Experiences
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of warehousing experience
3+ years of leadership experience in a distribution environment
Experience in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries is a plus
Experience with GMP or GxP standards is a plus
1+ years of experience with leading and implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Continuous Improvement
Knowledge of various production and quality systems
Proficient in Word, Excel (maintain complex spreadsheets), and PowerPoint
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
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-onsite
Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.