Team Lead (3rd Shift)

Caterpillar•Clayton, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring 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 the day-to-day operation of an area. It includes promoting cooperative team relationships, setting and adjusting priorities, gathering metrics, generating reports, and overseeing work across multiple job classifications. The Team Lead may also perform warehousing functions at a Caterpillar warehouse or distribution facility. The position is based in the Clayton office and follows a five-day-a-week, third-shift schedule from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. A $1.50 pay differential applies to third shift. The role may require overtime and occasional operation of warehouse equipment and material-handling work.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver training and safety presentations effectively.
Proficiency in mathematical and analytical skills.
Ability to work with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
Good attendance record.
Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
Ability to work a five-day-a-week schedule on third shift, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Ability to work overtime when required.

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.
Communicate customer feedback to the logistics team and coordinate process improvements.
Lead multifunctional team meetings to track performance and drive results.
Oversee zone management, target aged inventory, lead reconciliation, and investigate root causes.
Lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement.
Track quality metrics and meet Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost goals.
Lead investigations of customer-reported defects, including those involving internal logistics customers.
Occasionally operate heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes.
Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions.
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.
Manage the training matrix to ensure team flexibility.
Assist the Section Manager in leading team members and coordinating, delegating, and overseeing workflow and daily operations.
Promote cooperative team relationships, establish and modify priorities, gather metrics, and generate reports.
Oversee work across multiple job classifications.