Logistics Team Leader – Afternoon Shift

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

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’tjust talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Title: Logistics Team Leader

Salary: £35,200 rising to £39,000 when role objectives are reached

Contract : Full time & fixed term contact - 12 months

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours), Monday to Friday, 14:00 to 22:00

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

The Opportunity:

As a Team Leader in Logistics, you motivate our employees who on our production line that build our world class products. You proactively ensure resources are used effectively to meet targets while maintaining highest safety standards.

What you will do:

As a Team Leader , you are accountable for, but not limited to:

• Lead the team to meet the daily goals and continually monitor and audit Health and Safety, People, Quality, Velocity and Cost metrics within your span of control as per business goals.

• Champion safe working practices and undertake training and further learning.

• Generate and work on Continuous Improvement ideas for your assigned area using the Continuous Improvement (CI) process and maintain the skills matrix for the team to 100% versatility, ensure standard work is updated.

• Participate in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) for Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost within your team operation.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

What You Can Demonstrate:

• People: Coach, motivate, evaluate, and recognise employees. Understanding the skills and experience of the team to highlight gaps and/or training/development needs and builds high performing teams.

• Logistics Operations: Possess a good understanding of Logistics practices and knowledge of material systems

• Safety : Proactive in managing safety standards and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Foster psychological safety and team engagement, ensuring open communication and collaboration across diverse groups.

• Process Improvement: Evaluates logistics methods and maintains focus, with team input, on promoting the continuous improvement of processes and products utilising lean, Six Sigma and drive innovation.

Top Candidates will have:

• Uses SAP and material systems to manage parts, track issues and support the team in meeting daily targets.

• Carries out basic risk assessments and follows safety rules to keep people safe and the area compliant.

• Has hands‑on logistics or production experience (NVQ Level 2 or above, or equivalent), using standard work and processes to support team performance and continuous improvement.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Just a quick heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.

What You Will Get
One Company, Limitless Opportunities

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

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