Air Logistics Warehouse Team Leader

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

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Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a motivated and hands-on Warehouse Lead to support daily warehouse operations and help drive efficiency, accuracy, and safety throughout our distribution center. This role is ideal for an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys leading by example, mentoring team members, and ensuring operational excellence.

As a Warehouse Lead, you will play a key role in inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping and receiving activities, and team support. You will also have the opportunity to step into a supervisory capacity when needed, making this an excellent position for individuals looking to grow their leadership career.

How you create impact

• Lead daily warehouse activities to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient operations.
• Receive incoming shipments, verify product counts, and process inventory using warehouse management systems and RF scanners.
• Operate material handling equipment to move, store, pick, stage, and load products.
• Ensure orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately while maintaining quality and GMP standards.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and support cycle counts and physical inventory activities.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, escalating concerns when appropriate.
• Train, coach, and support warehouse associates to ensure adherence to company procedures and safety standards.
• Assist supervisors with workflow coordination, productivity monitoring, and team communication.
• Step into a leadership role during supervisor absences to maintain operational continuity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

What we would like you to bring

• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience operating material handling equipment (forklift, reach truck, pallet jack, or similar equipment) or the ability to obtain certification.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable using warehouse management systems, scanners, and computer applications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Experience training, mentoring, or providing guidance to team members is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and perform physical warehouse duties throughout the shift.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety footwear.

 

 

What's in it for you

At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. Kuehne+Nagel reviews pay ranges regularly to ensure competitive and fair pay based on industry market data. #LI-SB1   

 

 

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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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