Team Lead 1st Shift Sub Assembly

Caterpillar • Lafayette, IN

302d • $23 - $29

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters). We're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities - innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth. Through it all, we are one team - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and conduct business in English.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds individually, or up to 70 pounds as a team lift.
• Work at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor.
• Push/pull product weighing up to 50 pounds for intervals of 10-15 minutes.
• Climb on and off order picker, reach truck and/or sit-down forklifts multiple times per day.
• Walk, squat and bend over for intervals of 15-30 minutes.
• Stand up to 8+ hours per day on concrete floor.
• Climb up and down ladders of 6 feet with handrails.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in warehouse management.
• Understanding of customer service management.
• Coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the manager in leading team members, coordinating and delegating workflow and overseeing day to day operation of area.
• Promote cooperative team relationships, establish and modify priorities, gather metrics, generate reports, oversee work for multiple job classifications.
• Perform various warehousing functions at a Caterpillar warehouse/distribution facility.
• Operate heavy equipment including sit down forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and overhead hoists.
• Perform material handling and warehousing functions such as unloading, sorting, putting away, picking, packing and shipping parts, materials and supplies.
• Lead meetings with multifunctional team to track performance and drive results guiding daily priorities and change management.
• Interface with customer and coordinate voice of customer to logistics team to improve processes and lead investigations on customer reported defects.
• Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up expedited shipments and oversee management of zones through targeting aged inventory.
• Regularly lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement and continuously manage training matrix to ensure team flexibility.
• Accountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost goals.

Benefits

• Starting wage is $23.35/hour.
• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half.
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits starting day 1.
• 6% company match for 401k.
• Annual increases based on performance evaluation.
• Annual bonus potential based on personal and company performance.
• Time Off (Vacation & PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programs providing financial advice, personal and group therapy.
• College tuition assistance program available after 1 year employment.
• Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Caterpillar.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed