Caterpillar, Inc. Hiring for Team Lead – Tool Crib – 2nd Shift- Schertz, Texas at Schertz, Texas Full Time

Career Area:

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

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.

Your Impact 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.

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to provide day-to-day leadership of the assigned team to ensure the team safely and efficiently performs the activities related to the assembly, logistics, or quality of Caterpillar engines. Team Leaders report to Section Managers and will be assigned to departments within the business to meet customer and company demands in Schertz, Texas.

What you will do:

• Ensure standard work is followed within the team

• Identify & solve problems using Caterpillar Production Systems methods

• Maintain safe and clean workstations within your assigned team

• Ability to maintain or exceed production standards set by the company

• Provide a fair and consistent work environment that promotes mutual respect

• Deliver work assignments as directed by Section Manager on a daily basis and assisting with special projects

• Train employees on assigned team to complete processes and certifications

• Communicate effectively with the team and across other departments

What you will have: 

• Ability to work well with others 

• Ability to maintain and supervise a team of 6 or more team members

• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications 

• Basic Knowledge of Standard Assembly tools and applications 

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) 

What would make you a top candidate: 

• 1 year of supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment 

• 1 – 2 years of experience in Assembly, Operations or Quality Shift and/or value stream flexibility

• Shift and/or value stream flexibility

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods

• Ability to perform repetitive operations

• Ability to lift to 35 lbs.

Additional requirements:

• Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants

• Caterpillar employees must be in current role 6 months at time of application and meet Caterpillar disciplinary guidelines for promotion

What you will get:

• Payrate starting at $20 an hour plus shift premium

• Shift hours 3:00pm-11:30p

• 96 hours of vacation (PTO) with an additional 16 hours of paid personal time off

• Most national holidays off with pay

• 100% 401K match up to 6%

• Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Local & national discounts

• Company provided uniforms

• Safety shoe allowance up to $125

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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.

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.