JOB DESCRIPTION
It's more than a job
As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. For example, storing and delivering delicate flowers and fresh ingredients to local stores for everyday lunches and family celebrations. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.
Contract Logistics Team Leader at Kuehne+Nagel Belgium
As a Team Leader at our Contract Logistics site in Beringen, Belgium, you’ll play a key role in driving operational excellence on the warehouse floor. You’ll lead and coach team coaches, manage a large group of warehouse employees, and ensure that safety, productivity, and quality targets are consistently met. This is your opportunity to lead by example, foster a high-performance culture, and contribute to the success of a fast-paced logistics environment.
How you create impact
⦁ Coach and support team coaches in managing daily warehouse operations to meet productivity, safety, and quality goals.
⦁ Take final responsibility for your team’s performance through clear communication, evaluations, training, and daily consultations.
⦁ Collaborate with planning, operations managers, and internal support services to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
⦁ Promote and enforce safety policies through regular safety tours, incident analysis, and proactive communication.
⦁ Lead your team with a focus on long-term objectives and continuous improvement.
⦁ Ensure compliance with operational KPIs and translate them into effective on-the-floor practices.
⦁ Work in a rotating three-shift system (early, late, night) to maintain 24/7 operational coverage.
⦁ Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous development among warehouse staff.
What we would like you to bring
⦁ Strong leadership skills with the ability to translate KPIs into actionable plans and ensure execution.
⦁ Experience in a retail logistics environment and with refrigerated/perishable goods is a plus. Comfortable working in cold environments (around 1-4°C).
⦁ Proven experience managing first-line managers and large teams (approximately 30 people).
⦁ A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to motivate and unite teams.
⦁ Adaptability to different situations and communication styles.
⦁ Proficiency in Excel, warehouse management systems, and MS Office applications.
⦁ Willingness to work in shifts 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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