Logistics Operations Manager Jobs in Columbus, OH

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 Groveport, Ohio.

You will lead a team and have overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, staffing, safety, and performance of your area. 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. The right candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset and a tendency towards 5S in the workplace.

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

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

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

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.

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, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. 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 upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne+Nagel.

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.

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-onsite