Team Lead - Reactive Quality - 3rd shift
About The Position
Caterpillar is hiring a Team Lead for its Reactive Quality team on 3rd shift. The role supports operations by applying knowledge of assembly procedures, standard work schedules, quality requirements, and build requirements in the assigned work area. The Team Lead performs assembly duties using work-area tools and may use lifting devices to move heavy components. The position also includes training and developing employees, serving as a liaison between team members and section managers, handling administrative functions, and supporting daily team metrics. The role relies on independent decision-making and problem-solving, while communicating schedule, inventory, manpower, and other work issues to management. The stated 3rd-shift starting pay is $25.10 per hour plus an 8% shift premium; the summary pay range is $25.10–$31.35. The job requires sitting or standing for prolonged periods, performing repetitive operations, and lifting up to 35 pounds. Caterpillar offers paid training and a total rewards package that includes benefits available from Day One, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
Requirements
- Previous paint experience.
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
- Ability to perform repetitive operations.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Know and apply assembly procedures, standard work schedules, quality requirements, and build requirements in the assigned work area.
- Perform assembly duties using tools provided in the work area and, when needed, lifting devices to move heavy components.
- Perform other related work duties as assigned.
- Apply CPS principles, including 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
- Keep the work area clean and orderly.
- Meet deadlines, multitask, prioritize work, and contribute as a team member.
- Train new employees and develop existing employees.
- Serve as a liaison between team members and section managers, and act as the first point of contact for questions about employee job functions.
- Perform administrative functions and may be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards.
- May provide input on schedule and build adjustments and communicate with cross-functional leaders.
- Use independent decision-making and problem-solving to complete job tasks.
- Communicate potential build schedule, inventory, or manpower issues and solutions to the section manager.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits available from Day One, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
- Paid time off, including vacation and holidays, and paid volunteer time.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Quarterly incentive bonus.
- Paid training.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Health Lifestyle Programs.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
- Career development.
- Disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Parental leave.
- Adoption benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
