Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Job Description:
The exciting world of caterpillars building construction products division and the lean value stream approach are thriving in our Sanford, NC facility where we manufacture and assemble industry-leading products such as the Skid Steer Loader! 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.
As a Section Manager II, 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
Specifically in this role you can expect to:
Monitor and improve shop floor safety, aggressively eliminating unsafe processes
Assures fixtures, tooling and processes are followed to meet production schedules
Determines priorities and sequences jobs
Schedules and prioritizes constrained resources, and adjusts staff to meet flow and customer requirements
Determines and executes disciplinary action when appropriate
Ensures production material is procured and distributed to meet production schedules
Increases production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste elimination
Determine overtime needs and priorities when resources are insufficient.
Ensures preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule
Implements, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification and others
Evaluates, assess, identifies and leads the deployment of workforce training
Section Value Stream Mapping;
Actively deploys section value stream improvements
Develop and deploy standard work for each work area
Practices and teaches CPS Guiding Principles
Initiates and conducts process improvement dialogs with Team Leads and Team Members
Drives root cause corrective action projects and continuous improvement
Leads section status reporting and monitors / audits section metrics
Leads the creation, implementation and training of standard work procedures
Manage outbound shipments for multiple customer types, including processing, systems, and required documentation for overseas shipments
Report section status and monitors and audits related metrics
To be successful in this role, you must bring (Basic qualifications):
At least 3 years of manufacturing or warehouse experience
At least 1 year of supervisory or team lead experience
Top candidates will also bring:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Thorough knowledge of lean manufacturing processes and tools, machine shop operations, equipment and processes
Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
Exhibit of critical thinking, analytical skills, and initiative
Demonstrated knowledge of order to delivery, engineering and/or manufacturing principles
Familiar with company policies and procedures
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.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
