Team Leader (Logistics & Distribution)

Johnson Controls; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Lubbock, TX is seeking a distribution leader for the 1st shift. You will oversee a multi-product distribution system, partnering with Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Purchasing, EH&S and Quality to drive safe, on-time shipments and efficient operations.

This role requires building a high-performance culture, implementing continuous improvement, and aligning local goals with company priorities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related warehouse experience.
• Commitment to workplace safety and zero-harm.
• Knowledge of transportation systems (parcel, LTL, TL, intermodal, rail, air, water).
• Proven leadership, organization and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead distribution center operations to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient work.
• Promote a high-performance work environment and engage employees.
• Oversee inbound, outbound, return, and value-added service processes for on-time service.
• Develop metrics to monitor warehouse activity and performance.
• Collaborate across functions to deliver enterprise-wide programs and improvements.
• Manage budgeting, planning and policy development for NDC operations.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Safety compliance

MS Office

Tools

Oracle JD Edwards Distribution module

Job description

Shift:1st Shift
Location:Lubbock, TX
Pay:$24.00

About Us
Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do

You will provide leadership for our distribution center supporting a multi-product distribution system by partnering with peers in Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Environmental Health/Safety and Quality to create solutions and processes that achieve zero harm initiatives, yield perfect shipments, on-time deliveries, and optimal efficiency. You will promote a performance-based culture focused on providing Johnson Control’s customers with exemplary experience, absorb Johnson Control’s Leadership Essentials and demonstrate them in the day-to-day execution of their tasks.

How you will do it

• Ensure that all distribution work is performed in a safe and efficient manner in adherence to company policies, local, state, federal and international laws.
• Lead operations in a manner to promote safety and achieve zero deviation to all applicable regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, FAA, and IMO).
• Build a positive high-performance work environment through equitable treatment and employee engagement.
• Responsible for servicing domestic and international customers.
• Assist in the development and support of the distribution strategies to achieve high service levels and optimal inventory placement.
• Directly impacts business profitability and customer experience. Operational responsibility for end results, planning, and finances/budget; sets policies and business strategy for the NDC operation.
• Develop and manage Inbound, Outbound, Return and Value-Added Service processes to ensure the highest levels of on-time service, quality and efficiency.
• Must be able to work seamlessly across multiple functions within the organization to understand requirements and lead change management to deliver enterprise-wide programs.
• Provide a comprehensive understanding of customer needs; identify and interpret changes in internal/external customer requirements.
• Assist in developing meaningful metrics regarding warehouse activity and performance.
• Review and monitor the achievement of financial/operational goals and standards.
• Lead the identification, development and implementation of Continuous Process improvement, Kaizen events and Six Sigma initiatives involving Safety, Quality, and Productivity along with other cross functional opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we look for

Required:

• 5 years of related experience in a warehouse environment
• Workplace safety/Zero harm is a priority focus
• Knowledge of transportation systems operational nuances (Small parcel, less than Truckload, Truckload, Intermodal, Rail, Air, Water)
• Proven leadership, organization, and communication skills
• Must be able to manage stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements as well as the ability to multi-task and to shift priorities easily
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Start-up and Operational Stabilization experience
• Oracle JD Edwards Distribution module experience

Hiring Hourly Range
$24.00 - $26.00 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience,knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with marketdata.) The posted salary range reflectsthe target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidatesmay bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe yourbackground warrants consideration beyond the stated range. Tosupport an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, includingartificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions areultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on theJohnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

• This position includes a competitive benefits package.

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Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Moderate noise level typical of a manufacturing setting
• Regularly required to talk, hear, sit, and use hands
• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, and kneeling

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team
• Make a real impact on production and team success
• Grow your leadership skills in a fast-paced environment

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.