Logistics Site Operations Leader

We are looking for a talented Logistics Site Operations Leader to join our team onsite 2nd shift 3:00 pm-11:00 pm in Fridley, MN.

In the Logistics Site Operations Leader role, you will provide operations leadership for a small or medium-sized warehouse or Distribution Center, overseeing one or multiple shifts of warehouse operations, including transportation and packaging. You will ensure a safe working environment for all Cummins and contract employees and meet internal and external customer requirements through the Cummins Operating System.

 

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

• Provide leadership and drive improvements in warehouse operations, focusing on safety, quality, production, and cost.
• Effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, stakeholders, and staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage and develop supply chain capabilities, setting goals for training, development, and career planning.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure a reliable and efficient supply chain and lead continuous improvement projects.
• Support corporate supply chain initiatives and ensure alignment across business units.
• Coach and develop staff, setting goals for performance and career growth, while championing Cummins values like diversity and community involvement.

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

• Build Effective Teams: Foster strong identity teams that leverage diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Communicate Effectively: Deliver clear, multi-mode communications that address the unique needs of different audiences.
• Focus on Customers: Build strong customer relationships and deliver solutions that are centered around their needs.
• Direct Work: Provide clear direction, delegate tasks effectively, and remove obstacles to ensure work gets done efficiently.
• Drive Results: Consistently achieve results, even in challenging circumstances.
• Manage Complexity: Navigate and make sense of complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information to solve problems effectively.
• Optimize Work Processes: Identify and implement the most effective and efficient processes, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Manage Carriers: Monitor and evaluate carrier performance to ensure timely and cost-effective fulfillment.
• Select Modes: Choose the appropriate transportation modes and equipment based on shipment volume and business requirements.
• Apply Trade Knowledge: Use your understanding of trade regulations to minimize risks and costs.
• Oversee Warehouse Operations: Utilize tools, systems, and methodologies to meet metrics for inbound and outbound operations.
• Manage Projects: Balance scope, schedule, and resources to ensure project results are fully realized.
• Leverage Supply Chain Knowledge: Explain and integrate the flow of information, products, and services to achieve desired results while balancing inventory, cost, and delivery.

Education/Experience

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related subject required. MBA preferred.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
• Moderate level of relevant work experience required.

 

Compensation 

Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate on the applicable range. The final salary offer will be determined after considering relevant factors, including a candidate’s qualifications and experience, where appropriate.

 

At Cummins, we are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity in the workplace. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law. Visit EEOC.gov to know your rights on workplace discrimination.