Contract Logistics Operations Manager-Shepardsville, KY

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. Responsibilities The Operations Manager directs daily warehouse operations, including labor scheduling, supervision, and the proper use of space, equipment, and manpower. Key responsibilities include: Staffing and workforce management. Warehouse operations oversight. Implementation of safety, security, housekeeping, and sanitation programs. Customer service. Additionally, the Operations Manager will: Oversee efficient, cost‑effective manufacturing operations, including production planning, procurement, maintenance, shipping, and returns handling. Align labor capacity and long‑term workforce planning with customer forecasts and operational goals. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, recommending process, program, and technology enhancements to reduce costs and improve performance. Monitor production performance against plans, ensuring timely order fulfillment, accurate material flow, and adherence to cost and service standards. Lead and direct supervisory staff, establish operational procedures, and collaborate with facility leadership to meet strategic objectives. Ensure safety, compliance, reporting accuracy, and overall facility upkeep, including housekeeping and operational efficiency programs. Qualifications Five years of management experience in warehousing. Bachelor’s degree in business discipline or manufacturing preferred. Strong customer orientation and problem‑solving skills. Proven proficiency in a production environment. Successful track record in leadership and supervising subordinates. Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Process Improvement. Computer skills – proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel (advanced); SAP is a plus. Prioritization and planning skills. Strong problem‑solving skills. Benefits Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement, and incentive compensation for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by 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. Legal and Mandatory Obligations 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. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Kuehne+Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting 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, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, and protected activity. Kuehne+Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending on individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kuehne+Nagel