Contract Logistics Site Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

It's more than a job

As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse - it helps shape the flow of global trade.

Responsibilites

Lead all warehouse and office operations to achieve safety, operational, financial, and customer performance objectives.

Drive performance across key operational KPIs, including Safety, Cost, Quality, Delivery, Environment, and People.

Foster a strong safety culture by ensuring employees are appropriately trained, engaged, and supported.

Ensure compliance with all company policies, customer requirements, and regulatory standards.

Lead and develop high-performing operational teams through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning.

Drive customer onboarding, retention, and operational excellence initiatives to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Champion continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, process optimisation, and innovative operational solutions.

Support business growth by contributing operational expertise to customer tenders and new business proposals.

Work collaboratively with Distribution, Customer Solutions, Engineering, and Business Development teams to ensure seamless logistics solutions.

Monitor productivity, resource planning, and operational performance to maximise efficiency while maintaining service excellence.

Build strong relationships with customers through regular engagement, performance reviews, and proactive problem-solving.

Requirements

8+ years' experience in Contract Logistics, Warehousing, or Supply Chain Operations.

Previous experience leading warehouse operations as a Site Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role.

Demonstrated success managing operational KPIs across safety, service, productivity, and cost.

Strong people leadership with experience coaching and developing operational teams.

Excellent customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience driving Continuous Improvement, Lean, or Operational Excellence initiatives.

Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of customer contracts, budgets, and operational performance.

Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and warehouse automation technologies is advantageous.

Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

Who we are

Along with a competitive remuneration package, we want to make sure our employees are motivated in all aspects. Here in Kuehne+Nagel Australia, we pride ourselves in taking care of our employees with benefits such as:

Corporate rates for Private Health Care Insurance

Free Flu Vaccination Program

Inclusive Gender-Neutral Parental Leave Policy

Attractive long-service awards

Novated leasing

Charity and volunteering events

And more!

Contact

Kuehne+Nagel Recruitment Team

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