Warehouse Associate Team Leader

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.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).  We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.   Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.    Special Announcement:    It was recently announced that PSLD Lafayette operations will be moving many of their positions to the facility in Lebanon, IN over the next 6 months. This position is included in the upcoming move.    As a Team Lead at Caterpillar Inc., you will assist the 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.

This role is for 1st Shift 6:30am to 2:30pm Monday - Friday Located in Lafayette, IN (1627 Veterans Memorial Pkwy E, Lafayette, IN 47905) Potential quarterly attendance bonus of $600  Relocation assistance is not offered for this position  Candidates must be able to read, write and conduct business in English  Ability to work overtime when required     What You Will Do    Operating heavy equipment including sit down forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and overhead hoists. Perform material handling and warehousing functions such as unloading, sorting, putting away, picking, packing and shipping parts, materials and supplies.  Lead meetings with multifunctional team to track performance and drive results guiding daily priorities and change management   Interface with customer and coordinate voice of customer to logistics team to improve processes and lead investigations on customer reported defects, including internal logistics customers   Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up expedited shipments and oversee management of zones through targeting aged inventory, leading reconciliation and investigating root cause   Regularly lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement and continuously managing training matrix to ensure team flexibility   Accountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost goals and demonstrating safety excellence and enforcing safety policies and procedures   Physical Skills: Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds individually, or up to 70 pounds as a team lift, and work in an environment with frequently