At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead night shift operations, ensuring efficient shipment execution and resolving issues promptly.
- Company: Join Kuehne Nagel, a leading logistics company with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive rewards, pension plan, and 24/7 support for health and wellbeing.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career growth and a focus on employee wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in logistics or time-critical operations and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
The Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading Time Critical operations during assigned nightshift within the UK Control Tower. The role ensures shipments are executed efficiently, service levels are met, and operational issues are resolved promptly, while providing clear on-shift leadership and decision-making. The shift is Monday-Friday 18:30 - 03:00h.
How you create impact
- Supervise Time Critical operations during night shift
- Monitor live shipments, priorities, and exceptions, responding proactively
- Act as the first point of escalation for operational issues during the shift
- Allocate workload and provide on-shift guidance and support to the team
- Ensure effective shift handovers with clear communication of outstanding actions
- Monitor service, productivity, and compliance KPIs during the shift
- Ensure adherence to operational, security, and QSHE procedures
- Maintain accurate system updates and shift reporting
What we would like you to bring
- Experience in logistics, control tower, or time-critical operations
- Previous supervisory or senior operational experience preferred
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, shift-based environment
- Comfortable working in shifts
What's in it for you
If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you're rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory KuehneNagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing centre. We care for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance programme providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life. As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.
Shift Supervisor - Quick Time Critical Operations in Staines employer: Kuehne+Nagel
Kuehne + Nagel is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a strong focus on work-life balance, our night shift team enjoys comprehensive benefits including a contributory pension plan, access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a unique Route 2 Rewards scheme that offers discounts and wellness resources. Join us in a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and you can thrive in your career within the dynamic logistics sector.
