It's more than a job

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.

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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.

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The purpose of this job is to serve as a role model for Lean Six Sigma knowledge and efficient execution of projects.

The Lean Six

Sigma

Black Belt is responsible for promoting a culture of continuous improvement across multiple sites with focus on autmation in logistics. The successful candidate is accountable for fostering a culture of ongoing improvement at KN Contract Logistics locations and is responsible for driving continuous improvement by demonstrating and applying Lean Six Sigma (LSS) principles and methodology across these sites.

The successful candidate will also mentor and coach Yellow and Green Belts to LSS certification.

How you create impact

- Certifying and recertifying sites annually to ensure adherence to Lean Six Sigma principles and best practices.
- Leading and facilitating Deep Dive Value Stream Analysis events to identify and address inefficiencies in processes and recommend innovation and automation logistic solutions.
- Monitoring and leading Kaizens to drive efficiency and performance improvements.
- Delivering training on YB/GB and KNExcellence to ensure common understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles.
- Coaching and mentoring site Yellow and Green Belts for skill development and career advancement.
- Executing LSS projects for performance improvement and cost savings.
- Validating savings achieved through Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
- Deploying KN Excellence site roadmaps for continuous improvement efforts.
- Leading and managing a team of Lean Six Sigma practitioners.
- Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data for projects that include automation.
- Communicating project progress and results to stakeholders.




- Identifying areas for process improvement and making recommendations that include automation.
- Staying current with automation and innovation industry trends and best practices in the logistics industry
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Driving a culture of continuous improvement across the organization.

What we would like you to bring A strong understanding of Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools Experience in contract logistics and 3PL processes, with knowledge of industrial and automated logistics systems, preferred

Project management experience, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams

Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic workplace; Demonstrated proficiency in facilitating Value Stream Mapping (VSM).

In addition to a bachelor's degree in Business or Engineering the successful candidate have;

A minimum of 0-2 years of experience as a Lean Six Sigma Black/Green Belt, with 2-5 years of experience being the preferred benchmark A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in contract logistics, with candidates having 5-10 years of experience being given preference A minimum of 0-2 years of experience in a project management, quality management, process improvement, or a related field, with candidates having 5-10 years of experience being given preference

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business from a recognized university is preferred, with a focus on Industrial Engineering being desirable.

Proficiency in Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to identify and eliminate process waste

Strong coaching and mentoring abilities for developing Yellow and Green Belts, as well as direct reports for career growth and performance

Excellent networking and stakeholder management

It's more than a job In this IT role, you will manage, develop, and support the technology infrastructure that powers Kuehne+Nagel’s global systems and operations. This contribution is vital to making both special and ordinary moments in the lives of people a reality. In fact, your work enables our teams to deliver fresh fruit, time-sensitive healthcare products and much more to people all around the world. Working in IT at Kuehne+Nagel contributes to more than we imagine.

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We are looking for a skilled Solution Architect (Technical) to join our Global Contract Logistics IT team.



In this role, you will design and guide end-to-end Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing architectures. You will play a critical role in translating business needs into technical solutions while driving innovation, integration, and operational excellence across our global logistics landscape.

How You Create Impact

- Design and deliver robust technical architecture blueprints, ensuring scalability, security, and long-term system integrity.
- Lead integration strategies across WMS and enterprise platforms (ERP, TMS, automation), enabling seamless data flow and performance.
- Drive solution quality through strong governance, testing frameworks, and resolution of technical defects and system issues.
- Support successful system implementations, including deployment, hypercare, and continuous optimisation.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance system performance, scalability, and architecture standards.

What We Would Like You To Bring

- Strong hands-on experience with WMS systems (ideally Blue Yonder) in contract logistics or 3PL environment.
- Expertise in system architecture, integrations, data models, and technical solution design.
- Solid understanding of warehouse operations and end-to-end supply chain processes.
- Experience with testing frameworks, performance optimisation, and technical problem-solving.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

What's In It For You

- Opportunity to work on global, large-scale IT and WMS transformation initiatives
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies, automation, and system integrations
- A collaborative, international environment with high-impact cross-functional projects
- Strong career growth through technical leadership and architecture expertise
- A role where you can influence innovation, scalability, and digital transformation across global logistics operations

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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📌 Contract Logistics Production System Black Belt (Mississauga)
🏢 Kuehne+Nagel
📍 Mississauga