Warehouse Team Lead - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc. • Griffin, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Warehouse Team Leader in Griffin, GA at Caterpillar Inc., you will be responsible for assisting the Section Manager in leading team members, coordinating and delegating workflow, and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the area. This includes promoting cooperative team relationships, establishing and modifying priorities, gathering metrics, generating reports, and overseeing work for multiple job classifications. Occasionally, the role involves performing various warehousing functions at a Caterpillar warehouse/distribution facility. The position is for the 3rd Shift, Sunday night - Wednesday night (7:30pm - 6am).

Requirements

• Occasionally lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pound as team lift
• Occasional bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasks
• Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
• Standing and/or sitting at a desk while performing tasks
• 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
• Pass the following pre-employment screenings: Background Screening
• Pass the following pre-employment screenings: Drug Screening
• Pass the following pre-employment screenings: Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire - clearance from Corporate Medical

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 6% 401K match
• Day one medical, dental, vision, and RX
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees