Team Lead - Lean Logistics & Operations

Caterpillar Inc.; Booneville (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plans

HSA

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Booneville, MS is seeking a Distribution Lead to assist the Distribution Manager and oversee day-to-day operations of the warehouse area. You will coordinate workflows, promote teamwork, and oversee multiple job classifications with occasional use of heavy equipment.

The role includes leading meetings, tracking performance, and driving safety, quality, and cost goals while ensuring accurate records and adherence to procedures. Shift is 1st, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in mathematical and analytical skills.
• Experience 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, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes.
• Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as required.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• 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.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Attendance

Records management

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Booneville, MS is seeking a Distribution Lead to assist the Distribution Manager and oversee day-to-day operations of the warehouse area. You will coordinate workflows, promote teamwork, and oversee multiple job classifications with occasional use of heavy equipment.

The role includes leading meetings, tracking performance, and driving safety, quality, and cost goals while ensuring accurate records and adherence to procedures. Shift is 1st, with overtime as needed.