At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and optimize logistics operations to ensure efficient goods movement.
- Company: Join Kuehne+Nagel, a global leader in logistics with a strong heritage.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent training and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on global trade and community well-being.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in logistics and 3+ years in management required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 115000 $ per year.
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.
Are you a results‑driven logistics leader who thrives in a fast‑paced distribution environment? Join Kuehne+Nagel at our Mississauga location as an Operations Manager and play a critical role in driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, safety, and team performance within a high‑volume warehouse operation.
How you create impact
- The Operations Manager is responsible for directing the daily activities of the warehouse, including labour scheduling, supervision and the proper utilization of manpower, equipment and space for the safe, high‑quality and productive delivery of third‑party logistics services to the client.
- Lead warehouse operations to achieve performance goals across safety, quality, service, productivity, and profitability.
- Manage workforce planning and staffing based on customer forecasts and operational requirements.
- Oversee receiving, shipping, inventory accuracy, and warehouse process compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster a Lean operational culture.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members through ongoing training and performance management.
- Ensure compliance with QSHE, GMP, Health Canada, regulatory, and customer requirements.
- Champion a strong safety culture by implementing and monitoring health, safety, security, and risk management programs.
- Monitor operational and IT issues, analyze performance metrics, and implement corrective actions.
- Support strategic pharmaceutical/healthcare logistics initiatives and other business objectives as required.
What we would like you to bring
- 5+ years of experience in a Contract Logistics, third‑Party Logistics (3PL), distribution center, or warehouse environment.
- 3+ years of management experience in a high volume, fast paced distribution centre or warehouse environment.
- Experience in organizing scale labour force for 50+ resources.
- Knowledge of technical processes related to standard warehouse equipment and applications such as racking, WMS systems and MHE.
- Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety and employment standards legislation, and of common workplace hazards and associated controls (Bill C45).
- Knowledge of various production and quality systems (GxP, ISO, Lean, TPS, Six Sigma, etc.); Back end manufacturing logistics experience is considered an asset.
What's in it for you
The salary range for this position is between $90,000.00 and $115,000.00. Base wage is part of a competitive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits, a retirement savings plan, and tuition reimbursement. At Kuehne+Nagel we strive daily to inspire, empower, and deliver not only to our customers, but also to our colleagues. We offer a dynamic global work environment with opportunities for excellent training programs and career mobility. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, skills, job location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations.
Kuehne+Nagel is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. This includes ensuring access and support for all individuals who are seeking to use our online application resources.
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.
Contract Logistics Operations Manager in Mississauga employer: Kuehne Nagel
Kuehne+Nagel is an exceptional employer located in Mississauga, ON, offering a dynamic global work environment that prioritizes employee growth and development. With a strong commitment to operational excellence and a culture that fosters safety and quality, employees are empowered to lead high-performing teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The company provides competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career mobility, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in logistics.
