1st Shift BAWA Logistics Team Lead - Waco, TX

Caterpillar Inc.•Waco, TX

5d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The BAWA Logistics Team Lead provides knowledge of assembly and logistics procedures, standard work schedules, quality requirements, and build requirements in the assigned work area. The role applies Caterpillar Production System principles, including 5S, continuous improvement idea reporting, waste elimination, and standard work. The Team Lead trains new employees, develops existing employees, serves as a liaison between team members and section managers, and acts as a first point of contact for questions about employee job functions. The position also performs administrative functions and may be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards. The Team Lead may provide input on schedule and build adjustments and communicate potential build schedule, inventory, or manpower issues and solutions to section managers and cross-functional leaders. The role coordinates logistics operations and supports warehouse work, team safety and training, and performance against operational metrics.

Requirements

At least 6 months of PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) experience.
At least 12 months of inventory management experience.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to perform repetitive operations.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Ability to climb ladders.

Nice To Haves

Previous team lead experience.
Mach 1 and SAP experience.
Machine equipment product knowledge.
Strong quality and attendance record.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Meticulous and analytical nature.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Strong commitment to safety.
Knowledge of Caterpillar systems.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics operations, including expedited shipments, order distribution, inventory management, and material flow.
Serve as a liaison between customers and logistics teams to address concerns, improve processes, and ensure customer satisfaction.
Lead cross-functional meetings, problem-solving initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to achieve operational goals.
Manage inventory accuracy through reconciliation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for aged inventory and customer-reported issues.
Monitor and drive performance against safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
Conduct root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations related to quality defects, logistics issues, and safety incidents.
Support warehouse operations by performing material handling activities and operating material handling equipment as needed.
Promote and enforce safety standards while maintaining team training compliance and workforce flexibility.
Document order fulfillment activities, inventory discrepancies, and parts shortages to support operational execution.
Provide knowledge of assembly and logistics procedures, standard work schedules, quality requirements, and build requirements in the assigned work area.
Apply CPS principles of 5S, continuous improvement idea reporting, waste elimination, and standard work.
Train new employees and develop existing employees; serve as a liaison between team members and section managers and as a first point of contact for employee job-function questions.
Perform administrative functions and potentially maintain daily team PQVC metric boards.
Provide input on schedule or build adjustments and communicate potential schedule, inventory, and manpower issues and solutions to section managers and cross-functional leaders.