Shipping & Receiving Working Leader

We are looking for a talented Shipping & Receiving Working Leader to join our team specializing in Logistics for our Cummins Inc. facility in Maxton, NC .

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.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Stopping unsafe work and reporting hazards immediately , preventing injuries and reinforcing a culture where safety is non negotiable.

• Using proper protective equipment and correcting hazards within your control, showing leadership through consistent safe behavior.

• Minimizing environmental impact through awareness and responsible actions, helping the site meet its sustainability commitments.

• Leading and engaging in HSE training , raising workforce competence and building an interdependent safety culture.

• Identifying quality issues early and escalating them , reducing defects, rework, and cost exposure.

• Ensuring accurate receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping, directly supporting reliable, on time delivery to customers.

• Driving improvements in safety, quality, process flow, and housekeeping, contributing to a more efficient and stable operation.

• Collaborating effectively with peers, support teams, and skilled trades, strengthening team performance and keeping equipment in good working condition.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Collaborating effectively by building strong partnerships with peers, support teams, and cross functional groups so shared goals are met without friction.

• Communicating clearly across different audiences, adjusting your style so instructions, updates, and issues are understood the first time.

• Focusing on the customer by understanding their expectations, preventing service failures, and ensuring every action supports a positive customer experience.

• Making timely, high quality decisions that keep operations moving, especially when balancing cost, speed, safety, and quality.

• Driving results under pressure , maintaining accuracy and pace even during high volume periods or unexpected challenges.

• Holding yourself and others accountable , ensuring commitments are met, standards are followed, and issues are addressed rather than ignored.

• Investing in your own development , seeking training, feedback, and stretch opportunities to grow your technical and leadership capabilities.

• Valuing differences , using diverse perspectives to improve problem solving, teamwork, and workplace culture.

• Selecting the right transportation mode and equipment , using shipment volume and lane analysis to balance cost, quality, and delivery time.

• Applying trade regulation knowledge to reduce compliance risks and avoid unnecessary costs.

• Controlling warehouse inventory through accurate counts, proper storage, and strong material flow discipline.

• Executing warehouse operations using tools, systems, and standard processes to meet inbound and outbound performance metrics.

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.

Must have a valid driver’s license or pass required eye examination for forklift certification.

Overview:

The person(s) chosen for the role is expected to support the Materials Team in the following areas:

• Support Development of a continual improvement, employee involvement culture
• Set high expectations for themselves and the team.
• Hold themselves and team members accountable for superior results.
• Maintain best practice Safety, and housekeeping standards with continuous emphasis on 5S.
• Support Development of the team to work with all levels of the organization.
• Support Development of the team to track key performance data, identify variances, and determine root causes, implement corrective action, and documentation to meet or exceed goals.

The candidate selected for this position is expected to cross train and be able to work in all areas on the floor within the Materials Department based on daily resource needs for these areas; this includes Receiving, Warehouse, Packaging, Shipping, and processing of dunnage. A strong understanding in the importance of inventory accuracy and on-time delivery is essential for this role. A high degree of accountability will be expected in achieving set goals and performance accuracy.

Responsibilities - Essential functions:

• Duties include forklift operations, verifications of part number, quantity, and location accuracy of material in warehouse and on assembly floor.
• Perform system transactions associated with receiving/warehousing/packaging/shipping.
• Continually achieve inventory accuracy, delivery, and production performance goals. Track, measure and provide explanation to variances to goals or metrics daily, monthly, and annually.
• Actively participate on Continues Improvement teams within the Materials department to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and improve quality and safety.
• Cross train and learn all functions and work tasks within the Materials department.
• Maintain accurate process documentation.
• Learn and understand the Laurinburg materials process and functional work requirements.
• Provide support on projects as required.
• Assist team in meeting all daily schedules on time within Receiving, Warehouse, Packaging, Shift Tower, and Shipping.
• Build team disciplines to maintain plant/corporate expectations for policies and procedures, safety, housekeeping (5S) & environmental (ISO 14001); quality TS16964; HR, production, IT, finance, materials, maintenance, and engineering while achieving or exceeding the Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost goals.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, productivity, and quality goals and provide baseline data for measuring improvements.
• Minimize non-value-added processes, scrap and other manufacturing expenses including excessive overtime.
• Comply with all Cummins-Meritor environmental (ISO 14001) and quality TS16964 policies.
• All other job tasks as required by leadership.

Qualifications:

• Experience in Forklift operations an advantage
• Self-motivated to take actions that meet the goals of the department.
• An accurate knowledge of part numbers, storage locations and quantities
• Computer/Cullinet experience with Receiving/Warehouse/Shipping transactions is an advantage.
• Understand importance of inventory accuracy and on-time delivery of parts
• Excellent attendance, time management and housekeeping skills
• Flexible to work multiple shifts as needed.
• Ability to work well with others in a team-based environment.
• Must be physically able to lift, pick/pull and package parts.
• Cross-train for all logistics area positions up to Level IV
• Demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and urgency in accomplishing tasks.
• Previous experience in material handling and supply chain logistics is an advantage.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn and understand materials transactions and impact to the plant operation.
• Ability to give and receive feedback.

Physical Demands of the Job:

• The physical demands representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Employee in the position is regularly required to talk, hear, and speak.
• Employee is required to stand, sit, walk, reach, use fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• This person must frequently lift or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Use prudent judgment and safe driving methods in forklift operations, including proper loading/unloading operations and wearing safety belt on forklift and all other required PPE.

Working Environment :

• Climate controlled environment
• Factory type environment

Job Logistics

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Shop

ReqID 2427975

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

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