3rd Shift Team Lead

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Through it all we are one team creating and delivering worldclass components and solutions superior to the competition.

As a Team Lead at Caterpillar Inc. you will assist the 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.

Additional Information:

• This role is for 3rd Shift 10:30pm to 6:30am Sunday Thursday

• Located in Lafayette IN (1627 Veterans Memorial Pkwy E Lafayette IN 47905)

• Potential monthly attendance bonus of $200

• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position

• Candidates must be able to read write and conduct business in English

• Ability to work overtime when

What You Will Do

• Operating heavy equipment including sit down forklifts reach trucks order pickers and overhead hoists. Perform material handling and warehousing functions such as unloading sorting putting away picking packing and shipping parts materials and supplies.

• Lead meetings with multifunctional team to track performance and drive results guiding daily priorities and change management

• Interface with customer and coordinate voice of customer to logistics team to improve processes and lead investigations on customer reported defects including internal logistics customers

• Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up expedited shipments and oversee management of zones through targeting aged inventory leading reconciliation and investigating root cause

• Regularly lead problemsolving events to drive continuous improvement and continuously managing training matrix to ensure team flexibility

• Accountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting Safety Quality Velocity and Cost goals and demonstrating safety excellence and enforcing safety policies and procedures

• Physical Skills: Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds individually or up to 70 pounds as a team lift and work in an environment with frequently changing at heights of up to 30 feet from the floor. Push/pull product weighing up to 50 pounds for intervals of 1015 minutes. Climb on and off order picker reach truck and/or sitdown forklifts multiple times per day. Walk squat and bend over for intervals of 1530 minutes with or without reasonable accommodation. Stand up to 8 hours per day on concrete floor with or without limited movement. Climb up and down ladders of 6 feet with handrails and work in an environment with noise levels averaging up to 85 db per 8 hours.

What You Have:

• Safety: Conducts daily maintenance and keeps tracking safety logs on equipment. Inspects working environment to promote safe work area. Utilizes personal protective equipment or recommended for task at hand. Speak up if safety concerns are encountered appropriate escalation if needed.

• Warehouse Management: Directs leads and is able to perform basic warehousing activities such as receiving putting away picking packing and shipping merchandise. Maintains item and inventory management records. Helps minimize bottlenecks and delays and the resulting impact on operating costs. Trains and assists with problem solving related to the use of realtime inventory software to move materials where needed.

• Customer Service Management: Demonstrates an understanding of the underlying concepts and values of a service organization. Seeks help as needed in satisfying customers. Identifies key characteristics of effective customer service. Cites examples of keeping the customer as the focal point of all team activity.

• Coaching Others: Determines how coaching can be applied to a situation to help others to improve their skills. Observes skill practice; offers constructive feedback. Offers suggestions for performance or process improvement. Creates skillpractice opportunities for subject of coaching. Come to work with a positive attitude and ideas for continuous improvement.

• Effective Communications: Uses verbal and nonverbal communication to receive direction and share ideas and jobrelated needs. Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position. Maintains focus on the topic at hand. Leads process improvement dialogue as needed.

What You Will Get:

• Starting wage is $23.35/hour (additional night shift premium for off shifts). Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half (some may be mandatory).

• Medical dental vision and prescription benefits starting day 1. 6% company match for increases based on your performance evaluation. Annual bonus potential based on personal and company performance. Time Off (Vacation & PTO) and Paid Holidays.

• Employee Assistance Programs providing financial advice personal and group therapy etc. College tuition assistance program available after 1 year employment. A safety focused workplace. Numerous avenues for personal and professional growth through training and upward movement within Caterpillar.

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following preemployment screenings before they can be hired to Caterpillar:

• Background Screening

• Drug Screening

• PostOffer Medical Questionnaire clearance from Corporate Medical

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