GS Air Logistics Operational Care Team Leader

It's more than a job

As a member of the Freight Forwarding team Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in transporting goods, optimising processes, and fulfilling our customers' promises. And by transporting medicines, toys and important machine parts, you are not only delivering goods, you are making small and big moments possible for people all around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, our contribution counts in more ways than we imagine.

Job Purpose

To head and manage assigned Team, executing tasks allocated to OCC based on the corporate 2.0 Blueprint. To deliver operational excellence by driving and optimizing; Quality, Performance, Efficiency, Workforce management, people development, and achieve Business Targets. In addition, implementing and managing OCC strategies

Main Responsibilities

• Direct disciplinary and performance responsibility for his/her Team
• Responsible for maintaining team staffing levels and managing the workforce daily assignment to ensure GS activities are completed timely and accurately, including assessing staff levels for incoming migrations
• Direct adherence to global Air Logistics Operational Model for KNGS and Working Instructions
• Assess and develop direct reports, identify high performers and outliers, and ensure robust succession plans are in place
• Proactive and comprehensive collaboration with GS Suport team to consistently achieve own and shared responsibilities (e.g. Quality, Performance, Process efficiency, Migrations, Training, etc.)
• Seek standardization opportunities to increase efficiency and transactional execution of Tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree holder.
• 2-5 years of experience in logistics, preferably in Air Logistics.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate a team.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and customer service skills.
• Ability to set clear expectations, drive team performance, and achieve service delivery goals.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Good understanding of Kuehne+Nagel operations and processes.
• Flexible to work shifting schedules and extended hours as needed.

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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