Team Lead - 1st Shift - Boone Trail

Caterpillar Inc.

Sanford (NC)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 43,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Career development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is hiring for a Team Lead in Sanford, NC. The role oversees Assembly, Logistics and Quality activities, coordinating team efforts and ensuring adherence to standard work and safety guidelines.

Qualified candidates will have forklift experience and proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook, plus prior logistics/assembly exposure. The job emphasizes leadership, communication, and the ability to train others while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

Must have some experience operating a forklift.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Prior Logistics, Quality and/or Assembly experience.
Ability to follow standard work and use standard logistics tools.
Time management skills and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, oversee and monitor activities within a specific factory function such as Assembly, Logistics and Quality.
Ensure knowledge of logistics processes and standard work; maintain quality requirements and build requirements.
Train new and develop existing employees; liaison between team members and section managers.
Serve as first point of contact for questions related to employee job functions.
Maintain daily team PQVC metric boards and assist with schedule/build adjustments.
Communicate potential inventory or manpower issues and propose solutions to the section manager.

Skills

Forklift operation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

Glovia

Job description

Job Description

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.

Career Area

Operations

Job Description

Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines.

Build a Career.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates who want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.

What This Looks Like

1st Shift Starting Pay:

$25.10/hour

1st Shift:

Monday-Friday 6;15am to 2:15pm, Overtime as business needs require

As a Team Lead at Caterpillar Inc., you will under general supervision, coordinate, oversee and monitor activities within a specific factory function such as Assembly, Logistics and Quality.

Has general knowledge of all logistics processes and procedures, standard work, quality requirements and build requirements in assigned work area.
Uses various tools provided in the work area to perform assembly duties and may include the use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs.
Perform other related work duties as assigned.
Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
Keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.
Must meet deadlines.
Ability to multitask and prioritize work where needed for safety and efficiency.
Contributing team member.
Train new and develop existing employees.
Liaison between team members and section managers.
First point of contact for questions related to employee job functions.
Performance of administrative functions and may be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards.
May provide input on schedule/build adjustments.
May communicate with cross-functional leaders.
Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.
Communicate potential inventory or manpower issues and solutions to section manager.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to perform repetitive operations.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Basic Requirements

Must have some experience operating a forklift.
Must have Intermediate Level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

Must have an intermediate of proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) of Glovia.
Prior Logistics, Quality and/or Assembly experience.
Ability to follow standard work and use standard logistics tools.
Ability to work overtime.
Proven team development abilities.
Understanding of basic Supply Chain Principles.
ILC Ordering and Auditing Experience.
Prior leadership experience.
Time management skills and excellent communication skills.

Additional Information:

Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered

Position is located in Sanford, NC. No relocation benefits are available.

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

Final details

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.

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.

Summary Pay Range

$25.10 - $31.35

Benefits

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