Team Lead - 1st Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Atlanta, GA

1d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Lead assists the Section Manager in leading team members, coordinating and delegating workflow, and overseeing day-to-day operations. The role promotes cooperative team relationships, establishes and modifies priorities, gathers metrics, generates reports, and oversees work across multiple job classifications. It may also include warehouse and distribution functions. The position is based at Caterpillar’s Atlanta office and follows a five-day weekly schedule on first shift, from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Team Lead coordinates with logistics and external carriers on expedited shipments, works with customers and the logistics team to improve processes, leads cross-functional meetings and problem-solving events, and monitors inventory, quality, safety, velocity, and cost goals. The role may occasionally involve operating heavy equipment and performing material handling and warehousing tasks. Overtime may be 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.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate all warehouse vehicles.
Prior experience invoicing trucks.
Prior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to arrange expedited shipments.
Interface with customers and convey 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.
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.
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 manage change.
Demonstrate safety excellence and enforce safety policies and procedures.
Manage the training matrix to ensure team flexibility.
Maintain accurate and complete records.