JOB DESCRIPTION
It's more than a job
At Kuehne+Nagel, a role in Warehousing & Packaging Handling means ensuring that every product is stored carefully and packaged with precision to prevent damage in transit. With your attention to detail, you play a critical role in ensuring that products such as food, sporting goods, toys, medical devices and more arrive at their destination in perfect condition to contribute to the ordinary and special moments in people's lives. At Kuehne+Nagel, every job contributes to more than we can imagine.
Lead by Example – Join Kuehne+Nagel Belgium as a Contract Logistics Team Coach
As a Team Coach at our Contract Logistics site in Beringen, Belgium, you’ll be the driving force behind a team of warehouse employees. Working closely with your Team Leader, you’ll ensure that daily operations run smoothly, volumes are processed accurately and on time, and your team is motivated and well-organized. This is a hands-on leadership role where your ability to guide, support, and inspire others will make a real impact.
How you create impact
⦁ Supervise a team of approximately 15 warehouse employees, including order pickers, loaders, unloaders, and reception staff.
⦁ Step in to support operational tasks when needed to ensure workflow continuity.
⦁ Assign team members to the right tasks at the right time for optimal efficiency.
⦁ Ensure adherence to safety and quality procedures across all activities.
⦁ Act as the first point of contact for resolving team conflicts and maintaining a positive work environment.
⦁ Take responsibility for your team’s performance, ensuring productivity and quality targets are met.
⦁ Conduct team board meetings, one-on-one check-ins, and facility walkthroughs to maintain alignment and engagement.
⦁ Collaborate with your Team Leader to continuously improve team operations and performance.
What we would like you to bring
⦁ Experience in the logistics sector, ideally in a retail environment with perishable goods.
⦁ Comfortable working in cold environments (around 1-4°C).
⦁ Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
⦁ A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to team management.
⦁ Effective communication skills for leading meetings and engaging with team members.
⦁ Interest in learning and sharing knowledge about logistics, safety, and quality processes.
⦁ Willingness to work in rotating shifts (early, late, night) and on weekends.
⦁ Fluency in English is essential. Dutch and/or French are nice to have.
What's in it for you
At Kuehne+Nagel you can demonstrate your personal and professional attributes. And you will have countless opportunities for further development. Benefit from the comprehensive offers provided by a global market leader and contribute your ideas on how we can continue to get a little better every day. You can be sure: Your opinion counts
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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