Logistics Team Leader – AM Shift x 2

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

Desford

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 39,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

bank holidays

Bonus

contributory pension scheme

Employee Support Networks

flexible benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar in Desford, UK, seeks a Logistics Team Leader to guide a production-line team on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will drive daily targets, coach staff, and implement CI ideas in a fast-paced logistics environment.

This full-time role includes 37.5-hour shifts, a 12-month fixed-term option and a permanent slot, with salary progression from £35,200 to £39,000 as objectives are met.

Qualifications

People: Coach, motivate, evaluate, and recognise employees.
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.
Process Improvement: Evaluates logistics methods and maintains focus on continuous improvement using lean, Six Sigma, and drive innovation.
SAP and material systems proficiency.
Basic risk assessments and following safety rules to keep people safe.
Hands-on logistics or production experience (NVQ Level 2 or above, or equivalent) using standard work and processes to support team performance and CI.

Responsibilities

Lead the team to meet 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 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.

Skills

People

Logistics Operations

Safety

Process Improvement

Education

NVQ Level 2 or above

Tools

SAP

Material systems

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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 & 1 x fixed term contact - 12 months and 1 x permanent

Hours:

Full Time - 37.50 (Multi shift) AM Shifts

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.

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.

Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment

Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Benefits

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, Bonus, contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%, contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc