Team Lead

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Indiana is seeking a Team Lead to assist the manager in leading team members, coordinating workflow and overseeing day-to-day operation of area; promoting cooperative team relationships, establishing and modifying priorities, gathering metrics and generating reports.

Occasional warehouse functions are included. The role requires leadership experience in manufacturing or logistics, Lean manufacturing familiarity, and strong communication.

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.
• 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.

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world.

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services, and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

As a Team Lead at Caterpillar Inc., you will assist the manager in leading team members, coordinating and delegating workflow and overseeing day to day operation of area; promoting cooperative team relationships, establishing and modifying priorities, gathering metrics, generating reports, overseeing work for multiple job classifications, etc. Occasionally performing various warehousing functions at a Caterpillar warehouse/distribution facility.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• 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

Essential Job Functions:

• Occasionally lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pound as team lift

• Occasional bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasks

• Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed

• Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures

• Standing and/or sitting at a desk while performing tasks

Basic 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

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or logistics operation

• Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience

Additional Information:

• Relocation is not offered for this position

• This role will be located 475 South Mount Zion Road, IN

• This position is D2 Shift: Thurs - Sat 6:30am - 6:30pm

• Starting pay for this role is $27.15 per hour

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Summary Pay Range:

$27.15 - $32.40

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part‑time employees

Posting Dates:

August 17, 2026 - August 24, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.