1st shift Senior Manufacturing Support (Logistics)
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**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 arecreating 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.Watch our video ( **to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.**As Senior Manufacturing Support at Caterpillar Inc., you will perform a variety of logistic support activities in the areas of logistics planning, materials planning, and packaging analysis and other duties as assigned.**In this role you may be expected to:**Manage the Athens Owned Custom Rack Process:+ Conduct cycle counts with suppliers and the Athens team+ Identify damaged racks and group for repairs+ Work with Packaging Engineers to determine if we repair onsite vs. ship to suppliers+ Develop and execute phased repair plans with vendors+ Prepare and/or assemble required shipping documents, including BOLs+ Track data to identify root causes and trends+ Execute Annual Rack Cycle Count+ Investigate and resolve discrepancies in rack loops, Conduct Root Cause Corrective Action Analysis, and notify appropriate personnel of results or required actions.+ Manage Onsite Repair Process+ Schedule and execute onsite repairs+ Work with Packaging Engineers to develop standard work for simple repairs+ Additionally, procure supporting components; and maintain appropriate levels of bolts, hinges, and dunnage material to support repairs.Manage Purchase Order Process:+ Initiate purchase or production requisitions as appropriate.+ Ensure Purchase Orders are issued, tracked, invoiced, and closed out in a timely manner+ Ensure tracking requirements and compliance controls are maintainedCoordinate with external rack vendors and suppliers to reduce rack repair costs**Basic Qualifications:**+ 2-year degree or 4 years of direct experience in Manufacturing (Operations, Supply Chain, or Logistics)+ **Advanced** Proficiency ( **Advanced** skills/knowledge and capable of functioning independently; can train others) in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP**Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):**+ Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods+ Willing and able to perform repetitive operations+ Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.**Top Candidates will also have:**+ Project management experience and demonstrated decision making skills+ Excellent communication skills and able to operate independently. Able to facilitate communication across multiple teams to develop, implement and execute repair schedules+ At least 3 years of manufacturing experience+ Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft Office Word+ Intermediate proficiency in SAP+ Production planning experience+ Smart Track system experience+ Supplier Development experience+ Inventory control experience**Additional Information:**+ Shift: 1st Shift+ Work location: Athens, GA+ Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.+ Although uncommon, work hours may be changed or mandatory overtime scheduled as business needs require.+ Entry pay is $25.96/hour.+ **Resumes are encouraged. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. This may lead to disqualification.****Employee benefit details**Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides **D** **ay ONE** benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.**Final details**Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.**Posting Dates:**November 20, 2024 - November 27, 2024Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community ( .