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Contract Logistics Outbound Team Leader- Des Plaines, IL

Kuehne Nagel
Des Plaines, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2025
C'est plus qu'un métier

En tant que spécialiste de la logistique contractuelle chez Kuehne Nagel, vous gérerez les opérations d'entreposage de bout en bout pour nos clients. En le faisant avec précision, vous contribuez non seulement au succès de votre équipe, mais aussi aux opérations quotidiennes et au succès de l'entrepôt et des centres de distribution. Par exemple, stocker et livrer des fleurs délicates et des ingrédients frais aux magasins locaux pour les déjeuners de tous les jours et les fêtes de famille. Chez Kuehne Nagel, notre travail contribue vraiment à plus que ce que nous imaginons.



The OutboundTeam Leader has general responsibility for coordinating and leading assigned warehouse activities on a daily basis. Under the direction of a Warehouse Supervisor or Operations Manager, the Warehouse Team Lead is responsible for directing activities in a manner consistent with established goals and company guidelines. The working days and hours for this role are Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6:00PM- 6:30AM. This role is located in Des Plaines, IL.

How you create impact

  • Supervise and coordinate all shipments.
  • Orderly stacking of product.
  • Picking and staging outbound shipments following the highest possible levels of quality and productivity.
  • Verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring that all product is properly counted.
  • Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage and errors.
  • Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all materials handling equipment.
  • Ensure that the work schedules are correctly implemented and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly.
  • Maintain product locator system and maintain high levels of inventory accuracy.
  • Ensure the optimal utilization of space through warehouse consolidation.
  • Rotate the product as appropriate.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
  • Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
  • Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
  • Conduct operations per OSHA and MSDS standards.
  • Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion.
  • Assure the integrity of the inventory and assist in conducting physical inventories.
  • Adhere to Kuehne Nagel’s Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment Program policies and procedures.

What we would like you to bring

  • High School diploma
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in a lead position where effective employee supervision applies
  • Detail-oriented, customer-focused, excellent organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Languages: English – Ability to speak, read, write, and interpret documents
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong analytical and multi-tasking skills

What's in it for you

There has never been a better time to work in logistics. Bring your skills to an industry that offers stability and international career growth. We offer a great compensation and medical/dental benefits package, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, excellent training programs, and a fun, and interesting global work environment.

Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.

Qui sommes-nous

La logistique façonne notre vie quotidienne – des biens que nous consommons, aux soins de santé dont nous avons besoin. Chez Kuehne Nagel, votre quotidien va au-delà de la logistique ; il accompagne les petits comme les grands moments de tout un chacun à travers le monde.

En tant que leader mondial avec une structure solide et avec une vision tournée vers l'avenir, nous offrons un environnement sûr et stable où votre carrière peut avoir un véritable impact. Que nous aidions à livrer des médicaments vitaux, à développer des solutions de transport durables ou à soutenir des associations locales, votre carrière contribuera à bien plus que vous ne l’imaginez.

Il est recommandé aux agences de recrutement de s'abstenir de soumettre des profils non sollicités. Toute candidature présentée sans accord préalable signé sera considérée comme notre propriété et aucun frais ne sera payé.



Kuehne Nagel is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation. Kuehne Nagel strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity (such as opposition to or reporting of prohibited discrimination or harassment. Kuehne Nagel will also make reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees, including accommodations for pregnancy and childbirth, and for the sincerely held religious beliefs of applicants and employees depending upon individual circumstances unless such accommodation would create an undue hardship on Kuehne Nagel.

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