Logistics Team Leader

Ecolab is seeking a Logistics Team Leader to join and lead a hard-working team of associates at our Barbados location. As a Logistics Supervisor, you will ensure safety, quality and productivity metrics are met while leading various process improvement projects and participating in cross-functional teams on warehouse and network design initiatives.  

What’s in it For You:

• The ability to impact and shape your career with a company passionate about growth

• Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology

• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world

• Comprehensive benefits packages in line with market and industry standards

What You Will Do:

• Lead a team of 5 individuals, holding them accountable to savings and productivity standards

• Oversee logistics activities including inventory control, warehousing, transportation, logistics planning, order processing and customer service

• Partner with cross-functional teams in Quality, Planning, Procurement and Manufacturing to proactively identify and resolve quality and service issues relating to logistics operations

• Assist in developing the site logistics budget with a focus on continuously improving year over year performance against metrics

• Coordinate operational redesign projects to improve performance and meet customer needs

• Monitor fixed assets and coordinate implementation of approved capital improvement projects in your functional areas

• Communicate standard logistics metrics to direct reports

• Resolve quality, service & cost issues

• Support oversight of inventory levels

• Additional Job Duties as assigned

Position Details:

• This position is located at: Adams Industrial Park, Christ Church, Barbados

• Work Week and Shift: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm, occasional on weekend due to cruise business

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree OR High School Diploma or equivalent/GED and 4 years of experience in a manufacturing, logistics or related environment

• 2 years of previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment

• Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation, Business or a related field of study
• Proficiency with SAP, MS Access, and Excel
• Previous project management experience
• Exposure to TPM and/or Lean Manufacturing principals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgement, think critically and work well in cross-functional teams

About Ecolab

A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations spanning over 170 countries, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets.

When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.