Team Lead (planner Psld)

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Victoria, TX

This is a Team Lead position in Operations at Caterpillar, focusing on warehouse and distribution facility management. Responsibilities include coordinating workflow, delegating tasks, managing inventory, tracking quality metrics, leading problem-solving events, and ensuring safety. The role involves occasional use of heavy equipment and material handling. It requires leadership experience, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

What you'd actually do

  1. Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up expedited shipments
  2. Interface with customer and coordinate voice of customer to logistics team to improve processes
  3. Lead meetings with multifunctional team to track performance and drive results
  4. Oversee management of zones through targeting aged inventory, leading reconciliation and investigating root cause
  5. Regularly lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement

Skills

Required

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in mathematical and analytical skills
  • Working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power point, and Access
  • Good attendance record
  • Ability to maintain accurate and complete records

Nice to have

  • Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or logistics operation
  • Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience