Logistics Team Lead - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Sanford, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Caterpillar Inc., you join a global team dedicated to building stronger, more sustainable communities and creating a better world. The company emphasizes progress, innovation, and a commitment to its professionals, offering competitive wages, quarterly bonuses, comprehensive Day ONE benefits, and paid training. As a Team Lead at Caterpillar Inc., you will work under general supervision to coordinate, oversee, and monitor activities within a specific factory function, such as Assembly, Logistics, and Quality.

Requirements

Must have some experience operating a forklift.
Must have Intermediate Level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Must have an intermediate of proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) of Glovia.
Prior Logistics, Quality and/or Assembly experience.
Ability to follow standard work and use standard logistics tools.
Ability to work overtime.
Proven team development abilities.
Understanding of basic Supply Chain Principles.
ILC Ordering and Auditing Experience.
Prior leadership experience.
Time management skills and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, oversee and monitor activities within a specific factory function such as Assembly, Logistics and Quality.
Has general knowledge of all logistics processes and procedures, standard work, quality requirements and build requirements in assigned work area.
Uses various tools provided in the work area to perform assembly duties and may include the use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs.
Perform other related work duties as assigned.
Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
Keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Must meet deadlines.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work where needed for safety and efficiency.
Contributing team member.
Train new and develop existing employees.
Liaison between team members and section managers.
First point of contact for questions related to employee job functions.
Performance of administrative functions and may be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards.
May provide input on schedule/build adjustments.
May communicate with cross-functional leaders.
Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.
Communicate potential inventory or manpower issues and solutions to section manager.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Quarterly bonus
Comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K)
Paid training
Paid holidays
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement