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Kuehne+Nagel Senior Operations Manager in Durham, North Carolina
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 great place to be, consider joining us as a Senior Operations Manager at our distribution center in Durham, NC.
Your Role
In this role, you will lead a team of leaders and have general responsibility for coordinating daily warehouse activities to ensure the full and efficient operation of your site. Your key responsibilities will include staffing, warehouse operations, budgeting, P&L, and customer service. Have a hands-on approach for succession planning, building bench strength, and continuous improvement projects.
Your Responsibilities
You will establish long-range labor needs based on sales forecasts
Ensure compliance with the implementation of quality, safety, and security
Implement processes for the maintenance of the building, equipment, housekeeping, and sanitation programs
Collaborate with the management team to establish goals
Lead the operations of the warehouse Supervisory personnel to achieve prescribed goals
You will control and direct all transportation into and out of the warehouse to meet company standards
Support Production Department Managers to develop a smooth flow of inventory into the warehouse for both shipping and storage
To set up the standard training program for all levels of employees involved in the operations and to train them
You will complete annual performance reviews
Your Skills and Experiences
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management discipline or similar field or equivalent work experience
10+ years in a distribution environment
3+ years of experience in Healthcare or GxP-related distribution environment
7+ years as a manager in a distribution environment; 3PL experience is preferred
WMS experience of 5+ years
2+ years of experience with leading and implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies and Continuous Process Improvement
Experience with ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems a plus
Experience with cold chain storage and distribution
Knowledge of healthcare distribution license requirements and the ability to obtain a personal designated representative license
Experience with cold chain storage and distribution
Good Reasons to Join
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 is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.
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