2nd Shift Team Lead — Logistics & Operations

Caterpillar; Arvin (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Incentive bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar in Arvin, CA is seeking a Team Lead for the 2nd shift in the Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD). You will assist the Section Manager, coordinate workflow, and supervise day-to-day operations while promoting teamwork and safety.

The role requires leading cross-functional meetings, monitoring metrics, and guiding inventory and process improvements. Candidates should be prepared to perform warehousing tasks, interface with logistics partners, and support continuous

Qualifications

• 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 record.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Attendance

Record keeping

Job description

Caterpillar in Arvin, CA is seeking a Team Lead for the 2nd shift in the Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD). You will assist the Section Manager, coordinate workflow, and supervise day-to-day operations while promoting teamwork and safety.

The role requires leading cross-functional meetings, monitoring metrics, and guiding inventory and process improvements. Candidates should be prepared to perform warehousing tasks, interface with logistics partners, and support continuous