Warehouse Supervisor (6 Month Contract) Contract Job

Your Role

As the Warehouse Supervisor, you are fully responsible for the safe, high-quality, and productive delivery of 3PL logistics services to our internal and external customers. Main responsibilities for this role include the following and are related to customer relationships, financial accountabilities, and people management. You will report to the Warehouse Manager.

Your Responsibilities

• There will be the opportunity to extend contract to one year.
• Escalate customer issues to Manager quickly when necessary;
• Assist with planning for new customer implementations;
• Participate in conference calls and meetings when necessary. Demonstrate tact and diplomacy when communicating directly with customer representatives;
• Support Warehouse Manager in adhering to financial obligations:
  Balancing overtime / agency use;
• Staff planning to avoid excess overtime expenses;
• Ensure timely performance evaluations;
• Deal with performance issues and consult with HR / Management guidance for complex issues;

• Follow programs implemented to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of the facility;
• Oversee all warehouse services including receiving, storing, shipping, handling returned/damaged goods, maintenance, and administrative activities to ensure customer requirements are met in an efficient manner;
• Comply with all Quality, Health, Safety & Security programs to ensure the safety of all personnel, equipment and property
• Strive for continuous improvements in all facets of warehouse operations
• Prepare accurate and timely reports regarding warehouse operations
• In collaboration with Warehouse Manager, keep warehouse supplies stocked and re-order when needed using cost-saving methods when available

Your Skills and Experiences

• Diploma/Degree in International Business, Transportation, Logistics, or a related field preferred
• 3+ years experience in Contract Logistics / 3PL / Distribution Centre / Warehouse environment

• 2+ years leadership / supervisory experience with 7+ direct reports
• Bilingual English/French is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of various production and quality systems (GxP, ISO, Document Control, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.)

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

With over 79.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the worlds leading logistics companies.
As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.