Team Lead - 1st Shift

Caterpillar; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Team Lead for the 1st shift in Atlanta, GA to supervise daily warehouse operations and lead a cross-functional team within the Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD). The role involves coordinating with logistics, guiding priorities, tracking performance metrics, and driving continuous improvement while ensuring safety and quality.

The position requires a 5-day in-office schedule with hours from 5:00 am to 1:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Demonstrated proficiency in mathematical and analytical skills
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records
• Good attendance record

Responsibilities

• Assist Section Manager in leading Team members and coordinating workflow
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the area and prioritize tasks
• Lead meetings with multifunctional teams to track performance and drive results
• Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up shipments
• Ensure safety policies are enforced and training is up to date

Skills

Communications

Analytical skills

Record keeping

Attendance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Access

Job description

## Team Lead - 1st ShiftApply: Atlanta, Georgia: Full time: Posted Today: R0000400955**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.At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a **Team Lead in Atlanta.**Our **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. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.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.Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.**Job Summary:**As a **Team Lead** you will assist the Section 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.**Additional Info**:* This position requires the candidate to **work a 5 day-a-week schedule in the Atlanta office.*** 1st Shift **(5:00 am – 1:30 pm)*** Sponsorship Offered: **None*** Relocation: **None****What You Will Do:*** Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up expedited shipments* undefined* Interface with customer and coordinate voice of customer to logistics team to improve processes* undefined* Lead meetings with multifunctional team to track performance and drive results* undefined* Oversee management of zones through targeting aged inventory, leading reconciliation and investigating root cause* undefined* Regularly lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement* undefined* Accountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost goals* undefined* Lead investigations on customer reported defects, including internal logistics customers* undefined* Occasionally utilizing heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes* undefined* Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as required* undefined* Work independently with minimal supervision* undefined* Ability to work OT when required* undefined* Lead team meetings guiding daily priorities and change management* undefined* Demonstrating safety excellence and enforcing safety policies and procedures* undefined* Continuously managing training matrix to ensure team flexibility**What You Have (Required Skills):*** Excellent written and verbal communications skills* undefined* Demonstrated proficiency in mathematical and analytical skills* undefined* Working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power point, and Access* undefined* Good attendance record* undefined* Ability to maintain accurate and complete records**What Will Put You Ahead:*** Ability to operate all warehouse vehicles* undefined* Prior experience invoicing trucks* undefined* Prior leadership experience**What You Will Get:** **This is Caterpillar****– creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about** **The Caterpillar Experience** **and why** **It's More Than a Job, it's a Career****at Caterpillar.**### ### **Summary Pay Range:**$22.85 - $28.55Compensation 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:**October 22, 2026 - November 4, 2026Any 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.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.