Job Description

Career Area:

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Job Description:

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. Additionally, daily safety and quality responsibilities are expected.

Team Lead 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

Safety related Duties:

Deliver training to new hires and existing employees on safety and onboarding materials

Deliver training in the Simulated Work Environment to support new hires and existing employees

Manage Safety Continuous Improvement (CI) Cards: review ideas and solutions with the originator and the respective supervisors

Heavy involvement with incident reports. (Investigations, assisting with writing reports, post incident follow ups etc.)

Equipment training & Retraining (refresher)

Being the eyes on the floor and stopping to fix safety infractions

Involvement in huddle examples (Demonstrations on how to properly handle pallet, three points of contact, Halo rule, Safety Stand downs, etc.)

Touch points with new hires on questions, Safe Job Procedure (SJP) review, initial safety walk review (Shelters, Fire Ext, Take cover)

SJP revisions

Standard Work revisions

Safety recognition thumbs up

Manage required safety training classes and deliver content

Daily PID discussion with Execution Section Managers

Quality related duties

Ensure quality gate(s) are being used per established process. Be visibly present on the floor

Train associates on BIQ (Built in quality) gate processes

Take ownership of documenting all defects for each gate (Check in, Storage, Pull, Schedules, Kitting, other areas as needed)

Research defects and their validity

Log all defects into BIQ logs

Assist with defect RCCAs (Root cause corrective actions)

Assign owners to all logged defects

Spend time at each gate daily to ensure the process is being followed properly

Assist team leads and section managers as needed in coordinating activities of quality gate(s)

Other related job duties as needed

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

Willingness to deliver training to new hires and existing employees

6 months to 1 year warehouse and/or order filling experience

Ability to frequently lift and carry material weighing up to 35 pounds for intervals of 15 to 30 minutes

Ability to read/write and interpret documents

Ability to perform a variety of record keeping and reporting functions

Top candidates will also have:

Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or logistics operation

Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience

Ability to work independently on a computer and basic software systems (ie Microsoft Office Suite)

Prior knowledge of various warehouse management systems

Ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced team environment

Prior experience in a front-line leadership role

Prior experience with Material Tracking System (MTS) transactions

Strong Troubleshooting Skills

Relocation reimbursement is not offered for this position

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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