Team Lead (3rd Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.•Clayton, OH

1d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is seeking a Team Lead for its Product Support and Logistics Division in Clayton, Ohio. The role assists the Section Manager in leading team members, coordinating and delegating workflow, and overseeing daily area operations. It promotes cooperative team relationships, sets and adjusts priorities, gathers metrics, generates reports, and oversees work across multiple job classifications. The Team Lead may also perform warehousing functions at a Caterpillar warehouse or distribution facility. The position works on-site in the Clayton office five days a week, on third shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. A $1.50 pay differential applies to third-shift work. The role focuses on logistics coordination, customer feedback, team performance, inventory, continuous improvement, safety, quality, and training. Occasional material handling and warehouse vehicle or equipment use are required, and overtime may be required.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver training and safety presentations effectively.
Demonstrated mathematical and analytical skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
Good attendance record.
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or logistics operation.
Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience.
Experience participating in safety projects.
OSHA and/or hazardous-material training.
Ability to operate warehouse vehicles.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to arrange expedited shipments.
Interface with customers and relay voice-of-customer feedback to the logistics team to improve processes.
Lead multifunctional team meetings to track performance and drive results.
Oversee zone management by targeting aged inventory, leading reconciliation, and investigating root causes.
Regularly lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement.
Track quality metrics and meet Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost goals.
Lead investigations into customer-reported defects, including those reported by internal logistics customers.
Occasionally operate heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and an overhead crane.
Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as required.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Work overtime when required.
Lead team meetings to guide daily priorities and change management.
Demonstrate safety excellence and enforce safety policies and procedures.
Continuously manage the training matrix to ensure team flexibility.