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Job Description
At Caterpillar, we are working to help our customers build a better world. We would not be the Caterpillar we are today without the exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people who get the job done. This is your chance to help us make progress possible around the world - for our customers, for growing communities and for every member of our team.
We are looking for an organized self-starter to join our team as a 2nd shift Section Manager in LPSD for Heat Treat and Bevel Gears at building KK, in East Peoria, IL. As a section manager, you will be leading a group of operators to drive improvement in a very dynamic and exciting work environment. You will have up to 25+ direct report team members.
Responsibilities
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 utilizing LEAN principles
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
Actively deploys value stream improvements
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
Degree & Shift Requirements
Degree or equivalent manufacturing supervisory experience of 3+ years
Must be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternate shifts
Top Candidates will also have
Prior leadership experience
Strong customer focus and ability to influence and lead hourly direct reports
Proficiency with Microsoft office 365
Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers
Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Previous manufacturing or heat treat operations experience
Experience with Lean manufacturing
Project management skills
Ability to analyze and interpret various types of data to make informed decisions
Skill Descriptors
Analytical Thinking: Level Extensive Experience
Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Process Improvement: Level Extensive Experience
Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.
Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.
Manufacturing Safety: Level Extensive Experience
Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
Additional Information
This position closes on 1/17/2025 @ 11:59 pm
The location for this position is East Peoria, IL Bldg KK
This position requires working 2nd shift
Relocation assistance is not available for this position
This position may require less than 10% travel
Employee Benefit Details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final Details
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Summary Pay Range: $87,480.00 - $131,280.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
Posting Dates: January 6, 2025 - January 17, 2025 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.
