Team Lead - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Brazil; Menominee (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match with company contribution

Medical, dental, vision benefits

HSA with company contribution

Monthly bonus up to 11%

Paid vacation days

Overtime/shifts option

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Team Lead for the 3rd shift in Michigan to oversee line operations, guide team members, and ensure production targets are met.

The role requires strong leadership and the ability to translate strategies into actionable tasks, while maintaining safety and quality standards. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for overtime, merit increases, and professional growth within a global manufacturing leader.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and, equally well, in a team environment.
• The ideal candidate will also have proven leadership experience, excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to promote a team atmosphere.
• Expertise in one or more jobs with the area; must possess the ability to develop personnel to support present and future operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead line teams and translate Section Manager directions into task assignments to meet the plan.
• Identify safety, quality, and production issues and escalate to minimize impact.
• Own area performance metrics and RCCA investigations; drive continuous improvement and training of standard work.

Skills

Leadership experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

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.

Company Benefits:

• 6% 401k match
• Day one medical, dental, vision, RX (get all starting as low as $33.00/month!)
• HSA with company contribution
• Monthly bonus (possibility of up to 11%)
• 10 paid vacation days (prorated first calendar year)
• Paid personal days
• 11 paid holidays
• Annual merit increases
• Opportunity for overtime hours/shifts
• Education Tuition Assistance

Shifts Available:

3rd Shift: Monday - Thursday 8:00pm - 6:00am ($23.00/hour + $1.00 night shift premium)

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

Team Leads must arrive prior to shift start. They must understand the overall flow of the line and the technical aspects of the component for features generated in area of responsibility. They are also required to understand the technical aspects of the processes and flow for area assigned. They must be capable of adjusting line staffing to meet flow requirements and supporting the section’s production plan. They translate the direction set by the Section Manager to task assignments for each Team Member in the given area to meet the section’s plan/requirements. They must be both a practitioner and teacher of fundamental CPS principles and committed to their successful implementation. They are responsible for continually looking for and identifying WASTE. They are required to fill in for other Team Leads or Team Members as required for absenteeism, poor line flow, and quality and/or equipment issues to provide a continuous operation. (They will be trained and capable of running ALL operations in the assigned area) They must be able to handle the pressure of production requirements while maintaining a positive working relationship with the Team Members on the line, as well as with their peers, and their managers. (Drive performance without damaging line morale) Team Leads must be able to communicate effectively with all those in need of information, including Team Members, management, maintenance, quality groups, etc. They are required to report out on the area’s status relative to plan. They must identify safety, personnel, quality, and production issues and bring them to the immediate attention of the section manager to minimize the given problem’s impact on their area of responsibility and potentially the section as a whole. They must respond to and collaborate with downstream operations to resolve work flow issues. They must respond to customer calls if their assigned area is responsible for the customer pain experienced. Team Leads are also responsible for owning the metrics for the given area and are accountable for each operation’s metric accuracy and timeliness of their reporting. They own the area’s current state Value Stream Map. They partner with the Section Manager in implementation of changes needed to achieve the future state Value Stream Map. They must have the ability to conduct Root Cause/Correction Action (RCCA) investigation via data driven part/process troubleshooting within the assigned area. They should be able to review, collect and analyze component, process and machine data in order to determine root cause. They are responsible for generating and driving the implementation of all Continuous Improvement ideas owned by their assigned area. Team Leads must participate and/or lead Rapid Improvement Workshops for their assigned area of responsibility. They must continually monitor and audit People, Quality, Velocity and Cost metrics for each operation (cell level metrics) in their area of responsibility. This is accomplished via audits of Team Member’s performance compared to: Standard Work, Significant Control Points and Area indicators. They are responsible for assisting in the creation, training and implementation of Standard Work processes and documentation. They must participate in or lead Process Improvement Dialogs in their area of responsibility. They must be able to communicate effectively with all those in need of information including Section Managers, Team Members, Operations Leadership and support groups as needed for the given area to meet performance requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be able to work independently and, equally well, in a team environment. Must have good organizational and problem solving skills. The ideal candidate will also have proven leadership experience, excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to promote a team atmosphere. Expertise in one or more jobs with the area Must possess the ability to develop personnel to support present and future operations.

Additional Information:

No relocation assistance is offered for this position This job position is located in Menominee, Michigan

What to Expect After Applying:

Applicants that meet the qualifications will receive a call from our talent acquisition team to talk through your qualifications and answer questions you may have. On-site interviews will be scheduled for candidates that pass the phone screen. Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website atwww.Caterpillar.com/Careers Summary Pay Range: $23.00 - $29.90 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 28, 2026 - September 9, 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.

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.