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.
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.
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.
As a Quality team lead you will assist the Quality 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.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Attend start up PID. Actively participate and communicate known issues with the teams.
Work with BIQ areas and provide them data and coachbacks from previous day/current month.
Lead sort meetings at CLS and support problem solving activities with the team
Attend sort meetings with Quality Manager to improve customer operations
Review defect tracker daily with status of internal/external defects
Work with operations teams to prevent past due BIQ responses to the customer
Work with the customer to gather information regarding customer found defects
Provide internal areas with info necessary to complete investigations
Reject defects assigned that do not provide adequate information to complete investigations
Support assembly in getting the required information for CLF teams to investigate
Oversee BIQ Kit audit for compliance of kit going to LEC
Verify and sign off on returns from assembly to return to LEC through Power App
Coordinate and facilitate Kaizen and Go See Act walks with operations teams for repeating defects from CLS
Lead and Facilitate weekly Errors per 10k review with Quality Manager and Decision team.
Confirm Month end schedule adjusted accordingly
Lead Extended Quality Metrics weekly walk
Enter each of the following into the BIS system weekly: 1 Stop-to-Fix, 1 Standard work audit, and 1 HOPS
Support operations group to prevent past due BIQ responses >48 hours
PST required items: Missed BIQ defects, SLA findings, high trending offenders, External Defects (identified by the customer).
Communicate with peer on next shift. (Clean handoff in email or hand-written log. Pass off any unfinished items)
5S- Verify work area is in good 5S condition. No unnecessary items remaining in immediate work area
Essential Job Functions:
Occasionally lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pound as team lift
Occasional bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasks
Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed
Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures
Standing and/or sitting at a desk while performing tasks
Basic Qualifications may include, but are not limited to:
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
Top candidates will also have:
Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or logistics operation
Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience
Additional Information
Relocation is not offered for this position
This position will flex between two facilities: 1627 Veterans Memorial Pkwy E, Lafayette, IN 47905 and 1521 Kepner Dr. Lafayette, IN 47905
This is a 3rd shift position Sun-Thurs 10:30p-6:30a
$23.35/hour plus 6% night shift premium
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
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process
Summary Pay Range:
$23.35 - $29.15
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:
December 11, 2025 - December 18, 2025
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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