Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.

This posting will fill a 2nd shift position in Sanford, NC with a starting rate of $24.35/ hour.

As a Team Lead at Caterpillar Inc., you will under general supervision, coordinate, oversee and monitor activities within a specific factory function such as Assembly, Logistics and Quality.

Job duties and behaviors include, but are not limited to:

• Has general knowledge of all logistics processes and procedures, standard work, quality requirements and build requirements in assigned work area.

• Uses various tools provided in the work area to perform assembly duties and may include the use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs.

• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

• Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.

• Keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.

• Must meet deadlines.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.

• Contributing team member.

• Train new and develop existing employees.

• Liaison between team members and section managers.

• First point of contact for questions related to employee job functions.

• Performance of administrative functions and may be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards.

• May provide input on schedule/build adjustments.

• May communicate with cross-functional leaders.

• Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.

• Communicate potential inventory or manpower issues and solutions to section manager.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.

• Ability to perform repetitive operations.

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have an intermediate of proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) of Glovia.

• Must have some experience operating a forklift.

• Must have Intermediate Level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Excellent Communication Skills.

• Exceptionally team oriented.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Prior Logistics, Quality and/or Assembly experience

• Ability to follow standard work and use standard logistics tools.

• Ability to work overtime.

• Proven team development abilities.

• Understanding of basic Supply Chain Principles.

• ILC Ordering Experience

Additional Information Shift: 2nd Shift Hours: Mon-Thurs 4 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.

Overtime as business needs to require on Fridays, weekends and/or holidays.

Work location: Sanford, NC

Posting Dates:

May 17, 2024 - June 2, 2024

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

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

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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.