Contract Logistics Specialist (m/f), Beringen

Since 1890, when the business was founded in Bremen, Germany, by August Kuehne and Friedrich Nagel, Kuehne + Nagel has grown into one of the world's leading logistics providers. Today, the Kuehne + Nagel Group has more than 1,300 offices in over 100 countries, with over 70,000 employees. Our key business activities and market position are built on the company's truly world class capabilities:

Tasks

• 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.

Profile

• 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.