Location: Athens,GA, USA
**Career Area:**
Supply Chain and Logistics
**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.
As a Logistics Engineer, you will collaborate with the team and maintaining and improving processes and systems and the manufacturing of the products produced in the facility. Further you will analyze and recommend current and future systems procedures and equipment needs based on manufacturing requirements.
The exciting world of caterpillars building construction products division and the lean value stream approach are thriving in our Athens GA facility where we manufacture and assemble industry-leading products such as mini excavators and small track-type tractors! If you are a dynamic trailblazer with exceptional performance and a focus on excellence, this is a great opportunity for you to join a global leader and put your talents to the test to accelerate your career.
**Specifically in this role you can expect to:**
+ Use SAP to drive inventory accuracy and on-time line side delivery.
+ Create and maintain Standard work, lifting plans, PFMEAs, and SFMEAs.
+ Support facility logistics projects and initiative through frequent collaboration with the Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
+ Develop kitting and delivery process in various situations.
+ Engineering changes through NPI cycles and running CPI changes.
+ Maximize line side space and create ideal setup for assembly ease.
+ Trouble shoot MPUs and improve on current processes.
+ Develop and implement creative solutions for varying demands.
+ Automated delivery implementation
**Top candidates will also bring:**
+ A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with manufacturing related internships/co-ops OR at least 5 years' experience in production management, planning, or packaging.
+ Experience with SAP such as control cycle maintenance and creation.
+ Project management skills such as value stream mapping, process design, new product or product line introduction.
+ Experience in automation, programming, and tooling for production.
+ Ability to work with and even lead a large cross functional team.
Relocation assistance **is not** available for this position
ISC **is not** available for this position
**How we support you (Employee benefits)**
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career including the potential to advance your career into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing positions. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a very generous yearly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacations and paid holidays (Prorated based on hire date).
Safety is a top priority at Caterpillar, we provide all necessary personal protective equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, uniform shirts, and pants.
**The power of everyone**
At Caterpillar, we believe that each person is unique and valued. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the community where we live and work
To learn more about Caterpillar please visit: www.Caterpillar.com
**Final details**
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This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tide to a specific employer, such as an H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the United States which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/careers.
**Posting Dates:**
November 19, 2024 - December 3, 2024
Any 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.
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