Warehouse Team Lead

Cummins Inc; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Team Lead for the Henderson, CO distribution facility. You will coordinate daily warehouse operations, lead a team, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement to meet delivery goals.

This role emphasizes developing staff, coordinating inbound/outbound activities, and collaborating with operations and logistics to maintain high performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading warehouse operations and teams.
• Knowledge of receiving, shipping, inventory control and warehouse processes.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop team members.
• Experience with warehouse systems and inventory control methodologies.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Education: HS diploma; degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receiving, storing, picking, packing and shipping activities to meet customer requirements.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counting and inventory control practices.
• Operate and direct the operation of warehouse equipment.
• Monitor workflow and prioritize activities to meet business objectives.
• Provide daily leadership, direction and coordination for warehouse operations.
• Promote safety culture and lead safety initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, logistics and support teams.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Receiving & shipping

Inventory control

Coaching & development

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Business/Logistics degree preferred

Tools

WMS systems

Inventory software

Job description

Job Summary:

Acts as a formal resource coordinating others. Coordinates operations through interaction with operations management. Coordinates activities for different areas like Inbound, Outbound, Kitting, etc. based on direction from Operations management.

We are looking for a talented Warehouse Team Lead to join our Distribution business in (Henderson, CO).

This role will make an impact in the following ways:

• Leaddailywarehouseoperations,includingreceiving,storing,picking,packing,andshippingproducts.
• Provideleadership,direction,andsupporttowarehouseteammemberstomeetsafety,quality,anddeliveryobjectives.
• Coordinateworkloadsanddelegatetaskstoensureefficientwarehouseoperations.
• Supportinventoryaccuracythroughcyclecounting,inventorycontrol,andmaterialmanagementprocesses.
• Conductqualitychecksfordamagedgoods,inventorydiscrepancies,andnon-conformingmaterial.
• PromoteastrongsafetyculturebyadheringtoCumminsHealth,Safety&Environmentalpoliciesandleadingsafetyinitiatives.
• Supportemployeetraining,coaching,anddevelopmenttobuildteamcapability.
• Drivecontinuousimprovementinsafety,quality,materialflow,productivity,andemployeedevelopment.
• Maintainaclean,organized,andefficientworkenvironment.
• Collaborateeffectivelywithoperations,logistics,andsupportteamstoachievebusinessgoals.

In order to be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Experience leading or coordinating warehouse operations and team members.
• Knowledge of receiving, shipping, inventory control, and warehouse processes.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop team members.
• Experience utilizing warehouse systems, tools, and inventory control methodologies.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Ability to make decisions, prioritize work, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience in logistics, warehousing, distribution, or third-party logistics environments.
• Ability to identify process improvements and support operational excellence initiatives.
• High school diploma/GED required; additional education in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Leadership & Team Development

• Providedailyleadership,direction,andcoordinationforwarehouseoperationsandteammembers.
• Delegatetaskseffectivelytoensurebalancedworkloaddistributionandsuccessfulexecutionofoperationalpriorities.
• Promoteapositive,team-firstmentalitythatencouragescollaboration,engagement,andmutualrespect.
• Supportemployeetraining,development,andcross-functionallearningopportunities.
• Coachteammembersonsafety,quality,productivity,andstandardworkexpectations.
• LeadbyexampleanddemonstratebehaviorsconsistentwithCumminsleadershipvaluesandcompetencies.
• Escalateoperationalconcernsandemployeeissuesappropriatelywhilesupportingconflictresolutionandteameffectiveness.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

• Stopworkandimmediatelyreportanymajorinjuryhazards.
• Reportallwork-relatedinjuries,illnesses,incidents,orhazards.
• ComplywithHSEstandards,policies,procedures,andregulations.
• Promoteacultureofsafetythroughactiveengagementandleadership.
• Leadsafetydiscussions,trainingactivities,andcontinuousimprovementinitiatives.
• Useappropriatepersonalprotectiveequipmentandensurecomplianceamongteammembers.
• Identifyandcorrecthazardswithinassignedareasofresponsibility.

Quality

• Followallapplicablestandardwork,workinstructions,andqualityprocedures.
• Conductqualitychecksforproductdamageandinventorydiscrepancies.
• Identify,contain,andreportnon-conformingmaterial.
• Raiseissuesproactivelytominimizequalityrisksandoperationaldisruptions.

Delivery & Warehouse Operations

• Coordinatereceiving,storing,picking,packing,andshippingactivitiestomeetcustomerrequirements.
• Supportinventoryaccuracythroughcyclecountingandinventorycontrolpractices.
• Ensurematerialmovementandstorageprocessesoptimizewarehousecapacityandefficiency.
• Operateordirecttheoperationofwarehouseequipmentinaccordancewithestablishedprocedures.
• Monitorworkflowandprioritizeactivitiestomeetbusinessobjectiveandscustomerexpectations.

Continuous Improvement

• Identifyopportunitiestoimprovesafety,quality,materialflow,productivity,andemployeedevelopment.
• Supportimplementationofprocessimprovementsandoperationalexcellenceinitiatives.
• Maintaincleanandorganizedworkareaswhilesupportingoperatorcareandmaintenanceactivities.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

College, University or equivalent degree in Business, Engineering or related field preferred.

This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

Requires significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training or on-the-job experience in a related field such as logistics, warehousing and third party logistics provider management.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary rate commensurate with experience. Additional benefits vary between locations and include options such as our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Cash Balance Pension Plan, Medical/Dental/Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Domestic Partners Coverage and a full complement of personal and professional benefits.

Job Logistics

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

Application End Date 10-JAN-2027

ReqID 2439374

Relocation Package Yes

100% On-Site No

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