Team Lead - 1st Shift

As a Team Lead you will assist the Section Manager in leading Team members, coordinating and delegating workflow and overseeing day to day operation of area; promoting cooperative team relationships, establishing and modifying priorities, gathering metrics, generating reports, overseeing work for multiple job classifications, etc. Occasionally performing various warehousing functions at a Caterpillar warehouse/distribution facility.

About Cat (CaterpillarCareers)

• 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.
• At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world.
• Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today.
• Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters.
• We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive.
• We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Team Lead in Atlanta.
• Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar.
• In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world.
• PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.
• We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions.
• We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us.
• We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.
• Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
• Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience .

Responsibilities

• None Relocation: None What You Will Do: Coordinate with logistics and external carriers to set up expedited shipments undefined
• Interface with customer and coordinate voice of customer to logistics team to improve processes undefined
• Lead meetings with multifunctional team to track performance and drive results undefined
• Oversee management of zones through targeting aged inventory, leading reconciliation and investigating root cause undefined
• Regularly lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement undefined
• Accountable for tracking quality metrics and meeting

Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost goals undefined

• Lead investigations on customer reported defects, including internal logistics customers undefined
• Occasionally utilizing heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes undefined
• Lead team meetings guiding daily priorities and change management undefined
• Demonstrating safety excellence and enforcing safety policies and procedures undefined

Requirements

Ability to work OT when required undefined

• Continuously managing training matrix to ensure team flexibility What You Have (Required Skills): Excellent written and verbal communications skills undefined
• Demonstrated proficiency in mathematical and analytical skills undefined
• Working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power point, and Access undefined
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete records What Will Put You Ahead: Ability to operate all warehouse vehicles undefined

Preferred

• Prior experience invoicing trucks undefined

Pay

$22.85 - $28.55 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

• Prior leadership experience What You Will Get: This is Caterpillar – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
• 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

Additional Info

This position requires the candidate to work a 5 day-a-week schedule in the Atlanta office. 1st Shift (5:00 am – 1:30 pm)

Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as required undefined Work independently with minimal supervision undefined

Good attendance record undefined

Learn more about The Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar.

Posting Dates

October 22, 2026 - November 4, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .