1st Shift Senior Manufacturing Support (Logistics)

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Job Description:

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While working at Caterpillar Inc. you will work in an environment that supports excellence. You will support your team in efforts of continuous improvement.

As a Sr. Manufacturing Support with the Building Construction Products (BCP) division in Athens GA you will work independently and on teams to perform duties to maintain and improve engineering processes in an operations environment. You will directly support Logistics Engineers and leaders on the plant floor through part delivery part layout control cycles safety ergonomics and other duties as assigned. This position is in the Athens Manufacturing Engineering department.

This is a 1st shift hourly position starting at $28.05/hour

What you can look forward to doing in this role:

• Use SAP to drive inventory accuracy and on time line side delivery.
• Support facility logistics projects and initiative through frequent collaboration with the Operations Engineering and Supply Chain teams.
• Develop kitting and delivery process in various situations.
• Engineering changes through NPI cycles and running CPI changes.
• Maximize line side space and create ideal setup for assembly ease.
• Develop and implement creative solutions for varying demands.
• Develop layouts using CAD system and identify material locations.
• Perform changes and updates to logistics procedures based on engineering input.
• Create documentation required for capital - maintains both capital and expense budget accounts.
• Follow and utilize Caterpillar Production System principles of 5S Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting Waste Elimination and Standard Work.
• Rely on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.
• Ability to multitask prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Use Engineering prints and release notices develop control plans for part location and deliveries in accordance to assembly routing process.
• Utilize systems such as CAD Bin System and Team Center.
• Provide cross-functional communication to complete tasks.
• Provide summaries to leadership.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of function independently) in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word Excel PowerPoint SharePoint Teams etc.)
• 2-year degree or equivalent (Current enrollment in an accredited 4-year college degree program at a junior level status is considered equivalent to a 2-year degree) or 2 years of related experience in Materials Operations Packaging or Planning

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Willing and able to sit/stand for prolonged periods
• Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
• Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs

Top candidates will also have:

• 1 to 3 years of industrial manufacturing maintenance engineering project or related technical experience. Can include internship co-op apprentices military service or similar programs.
• 4 yr. technical degree (i.e. Mfg. Technology Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering)
• Auto CAD experience
• Familiarity with complex product structures
• Experience writing visual work instructions
• Experience with 3D software
• Experience with conducting time studies
• Operations/Industrial planning experience
• Advanced Computer and Caterpillar Systems Knowledge
• Mechanical/Assembly experience
• SAP Experience
• Strong communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem identification and solving skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Additional information:
Additional information: Resumes are required for consideration. This is a 1st shift hourly position starting at $28.05/hour located in Athens GA. No relocation benefits are available.

*Overtime as needed to support business needs.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• 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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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