Team Lead (2nd Shift)

Caterpillar • Arvin, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is seeking a Team Lead for its Product Support and Logistics Division in Arvin, California. The role assists the Section Manager in leading team members, coordinating and delegating workflow, and overseeing day-to-day operations. It promotes cooperative team relationships, establishes and modifies priorities, gathers metrics, generates reports, and oversees work across multiple job classifications. The role also occasionally performs warehousing functions at a Caterpillar warehouse or distribution facility.

This position is scheduled five days a week in the Arvin office on second shift, from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Relocation is not offered, and travel is not required. The Team Lead works independently with minimal supervision and may need to work overtime when required.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in mathematical and analytical skills.
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Good attendance record.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or logistics operation.
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to arrange expedited shipments.
• Interface with customers and coordinate voice-of-customer information with the logistics team to improve processes.
• Lead multifunctional team meetings to track performance and drive results.
• Oversee management of zones by targeting aged inventory, leading reconciliation, and investigating root causes.
• 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 use heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed