1st Shift BAWA Logistics Team Lead - Waco, TX

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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.

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us.

Description

As a Team Lead you can expect to provide knowledge of all assembly/logistics procedures, standard work schedules, quality requirements and build requirements in assigned work area. Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work. As a contributing team member, you will train new and develop existing employees and serve as a liaison between team members and section managers. As a Team Lead you will serve as a 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. As a team member you may be asked to provide input on schedule/build adjustments, as well as communicate with cross-functional leaders to communicate potential build schedule, inventory or manpower issues and solutions to section managers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate logistics operations, including expedited shipments, order distribution, inventory management, and material flow.
• Serve as a liaison between customers and logistics teams to address concerns, improve processes, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Lead cross-functional meetings, problem-solving initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to achieve operational goals.
• Manage inventory accuracy through reconciliation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for aged inventory and customer-reported issues.
• Monitor and drive performance against safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Conduct root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations related to quality defects, logistics issues, and safety incidents.
• Support warehouse operations by performing material handling activities and operating material handling equipment as needed.
• Promote and enforce safety standards while maintaining team training compliance and workforce flexibility.
• Document order fulfillment activities, inventory discrepancies, and parts shortages to support operational execution.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform repetitive operations
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
• Ability to climb ladders

Basic Qualifications

• At least 6 months of PIV (Powered Industrial Vehicle) experience
• At least 12 months of inventory management experience
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Top Candidates will also have

• Previous team lead experience
• Mach 1 and SAP experience
• Machine equipment product knowledge
• Strong quality and attendance record
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Meticulous and analytical nature
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Strong commitment to Safety
• Knowledge of Caterpillar systems

Additional Information

Shift: 1st Shift

Hours: M-Th 6 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Friday Overtime as business needs require

Compensation: $22.90

Work location: Waco, TX

No relocation benefits are available.

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a monthly bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

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Summary Pay Range:

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:

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.

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