Team Lead

Caterpillar Inc. • Clayton, OH

5d • $20 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division is seeking a Team Lead to assist the Section Manager with daily operations at a warehouse/distribution facility in Clayton, Ohio. The role coordinates and delegates workflow, oversees work across multiple job classifications, modifies priorities, gathers metrics, generates reports, and promotes cooperative team relationships. It may also involve performing warehousing functions.

The position is based in the Clayton office and follows a five-day schedule on third shift, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. A $1.50 pay differential applies to third-shift work. The Team Lead works independently with minimal supervision and may need to work overtime when required.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively deliver training and safety presentations.
• Demonstrated 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 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.
• Interface with customers and relay voice-of-customer feedback to the logistics team to improve processes.
• Lead multifunctional meetings to track performance and drive results.
• Oversee zone management 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 operate heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions.
• 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 by leading team members, coordinating and delegating workflow, and overseeing daily area operations.
• Gather metrics, generate reports, and oversee work for multiple job classifications.

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