Warehouse Team Lead

Cummins Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Medical/Dental/Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Cummins Inc. seeks a Warehouse Team Lead to coordinate and lead daily warehouse operations in a high-volume Distribution environment.

You will guide inbound, outbound, receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping activities to meet safety, quality, and delivery objectives. Role requires coaching and developing team members, maintaining inventory accuracy, and driving continuous improvement in material flow and productivity.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations and coordinate workload distribution.
• Coach and develop warehouse team members to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals.
• Monitor and improve safety, inventory accuracy, and process efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations, logistics, and support teams to achieve business goals.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and standard work.

Skills

Warehouse operations leadership

Receiving and shipping

Inventory control

Coaching & development

Warehouse systems

Safety and quality

Effective communication

Decision making & prioritization

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Warehouse systems

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

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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.Monitorworkflowandprioritizeactivitiestomeetbusinessobjectivesandcustomerexpectations.

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

On‑site with Flexibility

Job Type

Shop

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