Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Atlanta, GA

1d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a 2nd Shift Team Lead in Atlanta, GA. Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers. We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth. Through it all, we are one team– creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Demonstrated proficiency in mathematical and analytical skills
Working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power point, 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

Responsibilities

Assist the Section Manager in leading Team members, coordinating and delegating workflow and overseeing day to day operation of area; promoting cooperative team relationships, establishing and modifying priorities, gathering metrics, generating reports, overseeing work for multiple job classifications, etc.
Occasionally performing various warehousing functions at a Caterpillar warehouse/distribution facility.
Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up expedited shipments
Interface with customer and coordinate voice of customer to logistics team to improve processes
Lead meetings with multifunctional team to track performance and drive results
Oversee management of zones through targeting aged inventory, leading reconciliation and investigating root cause
Regularly lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement
Accountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost goals
Lead investigations on customer reported defects, including internal logistics customers
Occasionally utilizing heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes
Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as required
Work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work OT when required
Lead team meetings guiding daily priorities and change management
Demonstrating safety excellence and enforcing safety policies and procedures
Continuously managing training matrix to ensure team flexibility