At NKT in Karlskrona, we develop and manufacture high-voltage power cables that enable the transition to renewable energy. Here, you will be part of an international engineering center with advanced high-voltage test facilities, modern cable production, and the cable-laying vessel NKT Victoria. As Connectors, we collaborate to develop innovative technology that connects a greener and more sustainable world. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and operates in more than 30 countries. NKT - We connect a greener world. www.NKT.com.
Job description:Warehouse Manager
Are you a driven leader with a passion for developing both processes and people? We are now looking for a Warehouse Manager who wants to take responsibility for further developing our warehouse operations with a focus on efficiency, quality, safety, service, and long-term relationships. In this role, you will have the opportunity to combine operational leadership with strategic improvement work, where digitalization, continuous improvement, and collaboration with global stakeholders are a natural part of everyday life.
About the role
As Warehouse Manager, you are responsible for ensuring efficient, cost-conscious, and high-quality management of the company’s warehouse flows. You will lead and develop the team and drive improvement initiatives in processes, systems, and work methods to meet both current and future business needs.
Your main responsibilities include:
- Leading, coaching, and developing employees within the warehouse and logistics organization to foster engagement, accountability, and high performance.
- Ensuring a high level of service for both internal and external customers through a solution-oriented and professional approach.
- Ensuring the right skill level, staffing, and continuous development of employees.
- Set, monitor, and ensure compliance with relevant KPIs and business objectives.
- Ensure that operations comply with applicable safety, quality, and occupational health and safety guidelines, and maintain good order and structure in daily operations.
To succeed in this role, we believe you are a committed and development-oriented leader with a strong understanding of how people, processes, and operations interact to drive results.
We would like you to:
- Have leadership experience in warehousing, logistics, supply chain, or other relevant operational activities.
- Have experience with change management and driving improvement initiatives within an organization. Preferably based on Lean principles and continuous improvement
- Have a genuine interest in digitalization and see opportunities in using technology and data to drive improvements.
- Have experience working with KPIs and translating data into concrete improvement measures.
- Have knowledge of SAP or other business and inventory management systems. Experience in production planning, purchasing, or sales is a plus.
- Is service-oriented and skilled at building trust, fostering relationships, and collaborating broadly within the organization.
- Is structured, solution-oriented, and confident in making decisions in a dynamic work environment.
You thrive in an international context where you communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing, and build trusting relationships with global stakeholders
We offer
With us, you’ll have the opportunity to combine operational leadership with strategic development work in a business with high ambitions and a strong focus on the logistics solutions of the future. You will be an important part of the organization’s continued development and will have the opportunity to influence working methods, processes, and culture in an international environment.