Operations Manager 1st Shift Position Available In DeSoto, Mississippi

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 Southaven, MS. Your Role You will lead a team and have overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, staffing, safety, and performance of your area. Your typical shift will be Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm. 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. Your Responsibilities 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 Your Skills and Experiences 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 Can work overtime and weekends as needed 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