Team Lead - 1st Shift - Seguin, TX

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

JOB PURPOSE: To 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.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• 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

Essential Job Functions:

• 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

Basic and/or Desired Qualifications may include but are not limited to:

• 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
• Top candidates will also have:
• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or logistics operation
• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience

Company Benefits:

• 6% 401k match
• Day one medical dental vision RX
• HSA with company contribution
• 13 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
• Unpaid personal days
• Up to 11 paid holidays
• Opportunity for annual merit increases
• Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
• Opportunity for Education Tuition Assistance
• Quarterly bonuses based off of team performance.

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:

• Background Screening
• Drug Screening
• Medical Screening

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however as a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application including the junk/spam folder as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process

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