Job Information
Caterpillar, Inc. Shipping Team Lead in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
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.
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 our site team of 700+ with stellar benefits!
As a Shipping Team Lead you will provide leadership to the material handling work areas and facilitate continuous improvement to reach PQVC goals by leading teams to safely and efficiently move material to ensure customer satisfaction.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 6 months computer usage
Top Candidates will have prior leadership experience
Work history or attached resume must be included
Job duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for putting safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries, occupational illnesses and safety incidents
Provide coverage for team members absences and/or production fluctuation to support material handling for PQVC goals
Lead daily production (PQVC), which may include updating daily & weekly metric white boards, providing input on schedule adjustments, adjusting manpower within material handling teams, and participating in daily production dialogs with team and management.
Coordinate and prioritize work to meet production schedules
Electronically and manually maintain documentation for labor hour records, process work order and production documentation
Work with support functions to identify and resolve issues related to safety, quality, process and delivery checks, as well as issues related to equipment, fixture, tool, process, quality, delivery and product/layout changes to ensure daily production schedules are met.
Take initiative to identify, document, communicate and correct problems related to material handling, report discrepancies and recommend solutions
Coordinate continuous improvement to maintain and emphasize standard work by identifying, driving, and sustaining improvements.
Train and develop employees on job skills, problem solving and cross training. Provide recognition to employee contributions.
Support team People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) initiatives and daily activities.
Work and interact effectively in a team environment in alignment with our Code of Conduct and Values in Action.
Complete projects Work with limited supervision
May provide input to employee reviews.
Participate on special projects as needed.
Top candidates will also have:
Leadership experience
Drive material handling equipment (i.e. counterbalance, turret, reach, picker)
Strong understanding of lean principles, quality systems and production processes.
Ability to read standard work and write continuous improvement cards
Ability to utilize computer/scanner for material movement transactions
Ability to read standard work, prints, and write continuous improvement cards
Ability to utilize computer for production transactions, metric tracking, and communications
Strong verbal/written communication skills with the ability to provide leadership and instruction to employees in a fast-paced production environment
Analytical and problem-solving skills
What We Offer:
13 Days’ vacation *Prorated at start
Paid annual winter holiday plant closure as production allows
10 paid holidays, 1 volunteer Day, 1 floating holiday
Day 1 Benefits - Total Rewards: health, dental, Retirement 401K + match of up to 6% + additional annual company contribution, + additional wellness options
Bonus/Incentive: Quarterly Gain Sharing up to 10%
Development and career growth opportunities across Caterpillar
Cafeteria and an on-site deli case
Secure facility with ample parking
Physical Requirements:
Lift up to 35 lbs frequently
Work at multiple height
Climb on material handling equipment
Sit or stand for a majority of the 8 hour shift with minimal breaks
Exposure to magnets that may impact medical devices
Kneel, squat, and crawl on knees
Work in awkward positions, including forward reach, lateral reach, squat, overhead reaching, twisting, and forward head and rotation of neck.
Work in tight spaces
Repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, rotating
Use of fine motor skills
Work Environment
Limited exposure to welding fumes and noise levels of 85db or greater
Operate overhead cranes, jib cranes and hoists
Work in environment with frequently changing temperatures
Use of hand tools including band cutters and box cutter
Additional information:
Resumes are encouraged for all applicants. Work history must be included.
Shift: 1st Shift; 6:00AM-02:00PM CST
Compensation: L03 (2WLP)
Location: Brooklyn park, MN
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).
Final details
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers .
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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Posting Dates:
October 2, 2024 - October 14, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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