Shipping & Receiving Operations Lead

Caterpillar Brazil; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Team Lead at our Alpharetta, GA facility to guide daily warehouse operations, ensure on-time delivery, and coordinate cross-functional activities with production and logistics partners.

You will monitor inventory, manage safety and quality metrics, and drive process improvements while supporting employee development and ensuring compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily team meetings and communicate priorities, workload expectations, and operational updates.
• Coordinate workflow and allocate resources to support shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling activities.
• Partner with logistics providers and carriers to coordinate expedited shipments and resolve transportation issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to improve logistics processes and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and lead inventory reconciliation efforts.
• Track and report Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost (SQVC) performance metrics.
• Lead problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance.
• Investigate customer-reported quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, and warehouse operating standards.
• Support employee development by maintaining training records and coordinating cross-training opportunities.
• Occasionally operate forklifts, reach trucks, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment.
• Perform shipping, receiving, warehousing, and material handling activities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Office

Record keeping

Organizational skills

Independent work

Operational excellence

Tools

ERP

WMS

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Shipping & Receiving Team Lead at our Alpharetta, GA facility to guide daily warehouse operations, ensure on-time delivery, and coordinate cross-functional activities with production and logistics partners.

You will monitor inventory, manage safety and quality metrics, and drive process improvements while supporting employee development and ensuring compliance with policies.