Warehouse Coordinator - Level IV - SHOP 3rd

Cummins•Whitakers, NC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Coordinator – Level IV for its Logistics team at its Plainfield, Indiana facility. The role supports safe, efficient warehouse and material-flow operations, including inventory management, material delivery, quality checks, compliance, customer service, and continuous improvement. The job description also describes the Cell Lead Technician (CLT) function, which provides daily leadership, coordination, and operational support for 3rd-shift Material Flow activities. The CLT assigns work based on production priorities and staffing, communicates shift expectations, monitors assigned areas, coaches employees, coordinates material movement, anticipates shortages, supports inventory accuracy, and ensures issues are communicated to leadership and the oncoming shift. The position works closely with Operations, Quality, Safety, Warehouse, Receiving, Maintenance, and other support teams to maintain production. It reinforces safety requirements, including powered industrial vehicle (PIV) practices, supports housekeeping and 5S, assists with onboarding and cross-training, adjusts staffing and workload coverage, responds to production risks, and contributes to problem-solving and continuous-improvement actions. The CLT may perform hands-on Material Flow work and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, certificate of completion of secondary education, or equivalent experience that meets applicable regulations.
Significant relevant work experience or specialized skills obtained through education, training, or on-the-job experience in a related field such as logistics, warehousing, or third-party logistics provider management.
Ability to collaborate effectively and build partnerships to achieve shared goals.
Ability to communicate clearly with different audiences.
Ability to build customer relationships and deliver solutions that meet customer needs.
Ability to make timely, well-informed decisions and consistently achieve goals.
Ability to hold oneself and others accountable for commitments.
Interest in self-development and willingness to use formal and informal development opportunities.
Ability to select appropriate transportation modes and equipment based on shipment-volume analysis.
Understanding of trade regulations to minimize risks and costs.
Knowledge of inventory-control methodologies and warehouse tools and methods.
Ability to recognize and value different perspectives and cultures.
Ability to lead, coordinate, coach, and support Material Flow employees on 3rd shift.
Ability to support material movement, inventory transactions, scanning, cycle counts, and production material requirements.
Ability to reinforce safety, PIV, housekeeping, and 5S practices.
The position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Nice To Haves

A college, university, or equivalent degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Stop work and immediately report major injury hazards; report work-related injuries, illnesses, incidents, and hazards.
Follow HSE standards, policies, procedures, and regulations, and identify ways to minimize environmental impacts.
Perform quality checks and identify non-conforming materials.
Sort, label, package, and store goods accurately to support efficient warehouse use and timely delivery.
Communicate effectively and collaborate with coworkers, customers, and support teams.
Seek improvements in quality, safety, processes, and employee development.
Provide daily work direction and assign responsibilities to Material Flow employees according to production priorities and staffing needs.
Lead shift-start communication about safety expectations, production priorities, material concerns, and assignments.
Maintain a visible presence on the floor and monitor assigned Material Flow areas throughout the shift.
Coach employees and reinforce accountability for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, housekeeping, and standard work.
Act as the first contact for operational problems and material concerns.
Coordinate material movement and delivery so production areas receive the correct parts at the appropriate time.
Monitor production requirements and adjust Material Flow priorities as conditions change.
Identify potential material shortages and coordinate responses with support teams.
Support investigation and resolution of EOOP conditions and other material-related production concerns.
Coordinate material requirements for re-line sets, re-entries, repairs, teardown activities, and other special production needs.
Verify material is delivered to the correct production location and transacted in applicable inventory systems.
Reinforce scanning and material-movement processes to maintain inventory accuracy.
Assist with cycle counts, count sheets, inventory investigations, location verification, and reconciliation of discrepancies.
Monitor floor-stock locations and ensure appropriate replenishment and material-handling practices.
Review warehouse and material-control systems for outstanding material requirements and incomplete transactions.
Ensure material moves are completed and closed out before the end of the shift.
Communicate shortages, production risks, inventory discrepancies, and unresolved issues to Material Flow leadership, and provide clear shift-to-shift handoffs.
Coordinate with Operations leadership and technicians on material concerns at the point of fit.
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Safety, Warehouse, Receiving, Maintenance, and other departments to resolve production issues.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure employees follow established safety requirements.
Reinforce PIV safety practices, monitor PIV and pedestrian traffic, address unsafe conditions, and ensure employees use only equipment for which they are trained and authorized.
Escalate safety concerns, equipment issues, near misses, and incidents; participate in safety stand-downs, investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions when required.
Keep aisles, docks, storage areas, workstations, and travel routes clean and unobstructed, and reinforce 5S expectations.
Assist with onboarding and training; provide hands-on coaching in material routes, scanning, inventory transactions, tugger and PIV operations, and other Material Flow duties.
Identify training needs, support cross-training, and verify employees have appropriate equipment, scanners, system access, and resources.
Monitor performance, provide timely coaching, recognize strong performance, and support leadership with factual documentation when requested.
Support staffing decisions, adjust assignments to meet coverage needs, coordinate break and meal coverage, and redistribute resources as workload changes.
Respond quickly to material-related production downtime risks, prioritize critical needs, and support containment and recovery activities.
Participate in problem-solving to identify root causes and prevent repeat issues.
Identify and support improvements to material routes, inventory accuracy, delivery frequency, workplace organization, safety, and efficiency.
Monitor daily Material Flow performance, communicate significant gaps, and help meet expectations for safety, material availability, inventory accuracy, scanning compliance, productivity, and customer support.
Maintain effective working relationships, adapt to changing production and business requirements, and serve as a dependable 3rd-shift leadership resource.
Escalate significant concerns to the Material Flow Manager or appropriate support function.
Perform hands-on Material Flow work when required and other duties as assigned.