Warehouse Team Lead

Job Summary The Warehouse Team Lead assists the Section Manager in leading Team members, coordinating and delegating workflow and overseeing day-to-day operation of the area. The role promotes cooperative team relationships, establishes and modifies priorities, gathers metrics, generates reports, and oversees work for multiple job classifications. Occasionally the lead performs various warehousing functions at a Caterpillar warehouse/distribution facility. Schedule and Compensation Schedule: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM, currently working 10/hour shifts. Compensation: Pay starts at $27.10 per hour; What You Will Do Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up expedited shipments. Interface with customers and coordinate voice of customer to the logistics team to improve processes. Lead meetings with multifunctional teams 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 utilize 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 overtime when required. Lead team meetings guiding daily priorities and change management. Demonstrate safety excellence and enforce safety policies and procedures. Continuously manage training matrix to ensure team flexibility. What You Will Have Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in mathematical and analytical skills. Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access. Good attendance record. Ability to maintain accurate and complete records. Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or logistics operation. Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience. Physical Demands Occasionally lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 50 pounds as a team lift. Occasional bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasks. Consistent use of required PPE for tasks being performed. Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures. Standing and/or sitting at a desk while performing tasks. Pay Range $27.10 – $36.30 per hour. Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Benefits Overview Benefits are subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Pay attention to the following 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Additional Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a drug screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr