Materials Flow Leader - Lean Ops & Inventory

Caterpillar; Alpharetta (GA); In loco; USD 81.000 - 122.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401k

HSA

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Caterpillar is seeking a Materials Manager to lead the material flow, warehousing, and inventory control across the Georgia facility. This role drives safety, quality, and continuous improvement while partnering with production and cross-functional teams.

You will oversee frontline leadership, optimize processes, and implement sustainable standard work to support long‑term growth and reliable product delivery. A strong Lean background and data‑driven decisions are essential.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience leading frontline teams in manufacturing or operations.
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven decision making.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage material flow and warehouse operations.

Mansioni

• Lead, coach, and develop a frontline team while promoting accountability and operational excellence.
• Manage material flow throughout the facility to support safe, efficient operations and prevent congestion.
• Ensure materials are available where and when needed to meet production requirements.
• Drive inventory accuracy and compliance with receiving, put-away, and inventory control processes.
• Enforce safety, PPE, environmental, and operational standards.
• Identify process improvements using Lean principles, data, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Eliminate waste, improve factory flow, and implement sustainable standard work and best practices.
• Build consistent processes and accountability measures to support operational growth and performance

Conoscenze

Material flow management

Leadership

Inventory control

Lean principles

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

Caterpillar is seeking a Materials Manager to lead the material flow, warehousing, and inventory control across the Georgia facility. This role drives safety, quality, and continuous improvement while partnering with production and cross-functional teams.

You will oversee frontline leadership, optimize processes, and implement sustainable standard work to support long‑term growth and reliable product delivery. A strong Lean background and data‑driven decisions are essential.