Career Area: Operations 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. Job Summary This Fixed Term Contract role will give the successful candidate greater in-depth experience dealing with the people management aspect of an important leadership role including management of direct reports and all associated systems i.e. Kronos/Workday/Occupational health what are needed to support our wider team whilst managing a tactical operational area within Logistics. What You Will Do People Support and manage on-site team Mentor / Train team members Conduct returns to work interviews liaising with HR and OH as required Administer Kronos for the team Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels, departments, and key groups within the business Complete Gemba / Waste walks /Standard Work Audits Develop and implement safe working & 5S practices within Logistics areas Drive individual personal development plans Quality Understand operational logistics processes Ensure team members are adhering to SWI’s Identify Quality, staffing, safety and product issues, Escalating to the appropriate persons CI Cards – Encourage TMs to raise CI cards, Responsible for generating working CI cards, logs onto CI system & follow the close out process Participate in process improvement dialogues Velocity Enable the team to do their work and achieve PQVC targets Show a sense of urgency and set priority for internal Logistics workload Review reports on key performance indicators and address accordingly Manage own time to ensure optimum throughput Manage issues impacting velocity and reports improvement ideas Flexibility to support other Logistics functions Cost Support the effective control of resources within the value stream Utilise Waste walks to eliminate waste Continuously Improve the efficiencies of the team members Review Budget control with the Logistics manager regularly What You Have Essential Strong people management skills Knowledge of the operational logistics processes Ability to work on own initiative Excellent PC skills including, MS Office, MFG/Pro, MES and ETQ Extensive experience within the logistics operational environment What You Will Get The successful candidate will gain essential experience and operational knowledge of people management systems and techniques which they can take forward into their future leadership career path, this is a great foundation prior to progression into any future production management roles. About Caterpillar Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.