General Manager-China Grove

It's more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

“If you are a current Kuehne+Nagel employee: Please ensure applications are submitted by 8/24/2026. KN is committed to supporting internal career growth, and internal candidates will be considered first. When necessary, external candidates will be reviewed to ensure the best fit for the role and business needs.”

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The General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the warehouse, including operations, customer service, office operations and IT. The General Manager plans, organizes, staffs, directs and controls all office and warehouse activities. The selection, professional development, and motivation of all warehouse employees are key responsibilities. The General Manager assists top management in establishing warehouse performance objectives and strategic planning. They are also accountable for achieving prescribed company objectives in regard to cost, productivity, customer service and profit. The right candidate will have a 5S process improvement mindset .

How you create impact

• Maintain customer contact.
• Conduct staff meetings to organize warehouse activities.
• Ensure the development of systems and procedures for operating and managing physical facilities, human resources, equipment and products in a profitable manner.
• Plan, direct and implement warehouse operations and administrative support to meet prescribed productivity and service goals.
• Operate in compliance with federal, state and local statutes.
• Direct the operations of the warehouse management team to achieve prescribed objectives through sound communication programs.
• Remain knowledgeable regarding changes in hardware and software technology.
• Participate in company marketing and sales efforts with respect to generating new business.
• Develop an annual operating budget and manage a system of controls to ensure that service levels and operational performance goals are met within prescribed cost, revenue and profit parameters. Assure that all accounts achieve predetermined profit standards.
• Develop suitable programs for maintaining company standards of sanitation, maintenance, security, housekeeping, quality and safety of equipment and facilities in a manner that assures their most efficient operation.
• Develop the budget for their facility
• High level manpower and resource planning

What we would like you to bring

• Must have over five (5) years of management experience in a 3PL or Logistics warehouse environment with P&L responsibility
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics or related field required
• 3-5 years experience in process improvement
• Proficiency in planning, staffing, and budgeting
• Develop effective relationships and provide leadership
• Successful communication - written and verbal
• Establish priorities and multi-task
• Possess professional business demeanor
• Personal computers and materials handling equipment

For applicants in the United States: Individuals with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process may contact us by sending an email to kn.taaccommodations.com

What's in it for you

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support portions of the recruitment process, such as reviewing application materials or assisting with scheduling. These tools analyze information to help inform decision making; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. 

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 participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

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.