Supply Chain Team Lead – Lean Ops & Logistics

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Team Lead to assist the Section Manager in coordinating day-to-day operations within the Large Power Systems Division. The role involves leading a team, aligning priorities, and driving continuous improvement across warehousing and logistics activities.

You will work with cross-functional teams, manage metrics, and conduct investigations into defects while occasionally operating heavy equipment. A strong background in supply chain and leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of supply chain operations.
• 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.
• 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 utilize heavy equipment and perform material handling and warehousing functions.

Skills

Supply chain operations

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Attendance

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Team Lead to assist the Section Manager in coordinating day-to-day operations within the Large Power Systems Division. The role involves leading a team, aligning priorities, and driving continuous improvement across warehousing and logistics activities.

You will work with cross-functional teams, manage metrics, and conduct investigations into defects while occasionally operating heavy equipment. A strong background in supply chain and leadership is required.