Position: Team Lead- PSLD
Reports to: Section Manager/Supervisor
2nd Shift: Monday- Friday 3pm- 11:30pm
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
