Caterpillar Inc. · 1 day ago
IRA Team Lead - Counters & SLA - 1st Shift
Caterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating sustainable communities and building a better world. The IRA Counter/SLA Team Lead will coordinate daily inventory counts, train and mentor team members, and drive process improvements to ensure compliance with inventory standards.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate daily inventory counts include IRA, IDA, RSSM, ILC, and Reactive Counts
Training and mentoring of IRA Counters and SLA personnel in their daily job tasks
Review count results and ensure compliance with IRA standards and regulations
Assign recounts and initiate root cause analysis
Drive process improvement throughout the facility to reduce inventory errors
Coordinate required data for internal audits
Ensure Standard Work is correct and up to date
Develop and sustain clear and constructive working relationships with persons within Sanford Operations, Logistics, Quality, ECC, and Supply Chain groups to support count accuracy
Lead a diverse team in multiple facility locations, in the Sanford area, and be able to work at each of these locations as needed to train and support your team, perform research and root cause analysis to meet targeted monthly team goals and report outs to facility and corporate leadership
Working, at least, one scheduled Saturday each month is required as a part of the job role
Qualification
Required
Previous Manufacturing experience/environment
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Power Point) are required
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Ability to perform repetitive operations
Ability to walk 3+ miles a day
Preferred
Strong knowledge of Glovia (G2) and Data Marts
Familiarity with other Caterpillar systems and processes
Familiarity with IRA/IDA Processes
Knowledge of Caterpillar systems and processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
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