Lean Hose Assembly Lead – Operations & Safety

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Menominee (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6% 401k match

Day one medical, dental, vision, RX

HSA with company contribution

Monthly bonus (up to 11%)

Vacation days

Personal days

Holidays

Education Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a logistics professional to coordinate expedited shipments, lead cross-functional meetings, and manage inventory zones. You will drive continuous improvement, track safety, quality, velocity, and cost goals, and investigate defects with internal and external customers.

Weekend shifts may be required with OT as needed. The role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and adherence to safety policies, with opportunities to develop in a global manufacturing and logistics

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 records.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up expedited shipments.
• 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 utilize heavy equipment (reach trucks, forklifts, cranes).
• Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing tasks.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Math & analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Attendance

Record-keeping

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a logistics professional to coordinate expedited shipments, lead cross-functional meetings, and manage inventory zones. You will drive continuous improvement, track safety, quality, velocity, and cost goals, and investigate defects with internal and external customers.

Weekend shifts may be required with OT as needed. The role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and adherence to safety policies, with opportunities to develop in a global manufacturing and logistics