Logistics 1st Shift Warehouse Team Lead

As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end‑to‑end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day‑to‑day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations.

At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, you hold a crucial and diverse role in ensuring the efficient execution of all warehouse logistics operations. This position is accountable for maintaining smooth and effective processes that consistently align with the company’s high standards for service, quality, and cost efficiency. You manage the accurate and timely flow of materials within the facility, including loading and unloading goods using forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and other heavy material handling tools.

You oversee essential warehouse activities such as receiving, storage, picking, packing, verification, shipping, manifesting, and screening, guaranteeing precision and compliance throughout each phase. The role also involves active collaboration with cross‑functional teams to streamline workflows, reduce delays, and boost productivity, while ensuring strict compliance with safety guidelines and regulatory standards to uphold a secure work environment for all staff. Additionally, you proactively seek opportunities to enhance processes and apply best practices to foster ongoing operational improvement.

• Make recommendations to improve operations and processes
• Operate material handling equipment
• Lead a team of Warehouse Associates
• Foster a culture of belonging in a diverse workforce where all associates feel included, valued, and safe
• Help develop processes to ensure the efficient operation and use of all warehouse equipment
• Implement processes to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment, and property
• Oversee the warehouse housekeeping program
• Ensure current, accurate inventory control and that customer orders are picked and shipped
• Follow health and safety policies that follow company and OSHA regulations
• Be available to work overtime and weekends

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• 2+ years of experience in a warehouse environment
• At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory role
• Forklift operating experience preferred
• Basic technical and math skills

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 great compensation and medical/dental benefits packages, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment. At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues.

Base salary 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.

Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne+Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth,…