1st Shift Senior Manufacturing Support Logistics

Operations

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While working at Caterpillar Inc., you will work in an environment that supports excellence. You will support your team in efforts of continuous improvement.

As a Sr. Manufacturing Support with the Building Construction Products (BCP) division in Athens, GA you will work independently and on teams to perform duties to maintain and improve engineering processes in an operations environment. You will directly support Logistics Engineers and leaders on the plant floor through part delivery, part layout, control cycles, safety, ergonomics and other duties as assigned.

This position is in the Athens Manufacturing Engineering department.

This is a 1st shift hourly position starting at $28.05/hour

• Use SAP and related systems to improve inventory accuracy and on-time line-side delivery.
• Improve part delivery, kitting, storage, and material-flow processes for a variety of production needs.
• Develop CAD layouts, identify material locations, and maximize line-side space to support efficient assembly.
• Support engineering changes, new product introduction cycles, and continuous product improvement changes.
• Use engineering drawings, release notices, and assembly routings to develop part-location and delivery control plans.
• Update logistics procedures and create clear documentation based on engineering and operational input.
• Support facility logistics projects through collaboration with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
• Apply Caterpillar Production System principles, including 5S, standard work, waste elimination, and continuous improvement.
• Manage multiple priorities, solve problems independently, meet deadlines, and provide clear updates to leadership.

• Must have intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of function independently) in Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• 2-year degree or equivalent (Current enrollment in an accredited 4-year college degree program at a junior level status is considered equivalent to a 2-year degree) or 2 years of related experience in Materials Operations, Packaging or Planning

• Willing and able to sit/stand for prolonged periods
• Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
• Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs

• One to three years of industrial, manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, project, or related technical experience. Internships, co-ops, apprenticeships, military service, and similar programs may qualify.
• A 4-year technical degree, such as Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Experience with AutoCAD, 3D software, SAP, Teamcenter, or other manufacturing systems.
• Experience with complex product structures, mechanical assembly, industrial planning, or time studies.
• Experience creating clear visual work instructions or other process documentation.
• Strong communication, teamwork, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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