Logistics Team Lead: Safety, CI & Performance

Caterpillar Inc.; Desford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Desford, Leicestershire, is seeking a Logistics Team Leader to drive daily operations on the production line and lead a team to meet targets. You will monitor health and safety, quality, velocity and cost while championing continuous improvement across the area.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with a 14:00 to 22:00 shift, based in Desford. A 12-month fixed-term contract applies, with salary £35,200 rising to £39,000 on objectives.

Qualifications

• Coach, motivate, evaluate and recognise employees to build high performing teams.
• Understand logistics practices and material systems.
• Proactively manage safety standards and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Drive lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives with team input.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to meet daily goals and monitor safety, quality, velocity and cost metrics.
• Champion safe working practices and undertake training and development.
• Develop and implement CI ideas for the assigned area using CI processes.
• Participate in Rapid Improvement Workshops for safety, quality, velocity and cost.

Skills

People management

Logistics operations

Safety

Process improvement

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above

Tools

SAP

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Desford, Leicestershire, is seeking a Logistics Team Leader to drive daily operations on the production line and lead a team to meet targets. You will monitor health and safety, quality, velocity and cost while championing continuous improvement across the area.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with a 14:00 to 22:00 shift, based in Desford. A 12-month fixed-term contract applies, with salary £35,200 rising to £39,000 on objectives.