Contract Logistics Operations Supervisor

Company: Kuehne + Nagel
Location: Southaven
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Contract Logistics Operations Supervisor - Southaven - req101100

Are you thinking about improving your career development and your professional growth? We invite you to join one of the most successful international logistics organizations here at Kuehne+Nagel. Our Southaven, MS branch is looking for a new Operations Supervisor to join their Integrated Logistics team. #Li-onsite #southavenjobs #contractlogistics

YOUR ROLE

Reporting directly to the Contract Logistics Operations Manager you will have general responsibility for supervising the operations team and overseeing all transport activities concerning your dedicated customer. You will manage projects guided by the customer and identify internal and external cost-saving opportunities to ensure the competitiveness of Kuehne+Nagel. In cooperation with the Business Manager, you will develop new processes to expand Kuehne+Nagel's participation with the customer

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will ensure a high level of productivity and develop strategies to reduce costs and ensure quality compliance following internal and external regulations and agreements.
• Lead and motivate the team members and support their professional development, skills, and experiences by implementing regular performance review meetings.
• You will oversee operational escalations to ensure seamless business continuity, control of overtime, holiday, and sickness days, and control travel expense reports following internal regulations.
• Ensure that all employees passed all required training and that all team members are working following actual instructions and guidelines.
• You will take an active role in the meetings with Business Management, Customers and Kuehne+Nagel 3PL, and others, and support training of new employees, apprentices and trainees, and external partners if required and support internal and external audits in your team.
• Partner with the Business Managers and all other involved departments (Business Support, Quality Management).
  
  YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
  
  
  • 5+ years of management experience in the Transport or Logistics sector.
  • 5+ years Solid experiences in Air Logistics transport with a focus on aerospace.
  • Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Business-related field required.
    
    GOOD REASON 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. Here is what else you get from us: 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.
    
    ABOUT KUEHNE+NAGEL
    
    With over 80000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics companies.
    
    CONTACT
    
    US Talent Acquisition
    USA.Talent.Acquisition@Kuehne-Nagel.com

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