Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

Job Title: Section Manager

Salary: £38,832-£48,526 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Hours: Full Time - 36.50

Travel: Not required

Job Requisition: R0000272899 

Closing Date: 25th September 2024

Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing a 8-model range used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology, and a state-of-the-art paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world.

Your impact 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.

Job Purpose:

As a Section Manager you will lead teams and supervise people in manufacturing sections to maximise efficiency in quality, velocity and cost.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Monitors and improves shop floor safety, eliminates unsafe processes
• Must drive safety first culture and is responsible for ensuring that thorough accident and near miss investigations are completed and corrective actions taken, ensures that all personnel within the area adhere to all safe working practices
• Should support the Team Leads and make available necessary resources to support training within the area
• Schedules and prioritises constrained resources, and adjusts staffing to meet flow and customer requirements
• Determines and executes disciplinary action when appropriate
• Implement, Manage & Coach Lean Manufacturing with Team Members
• Initiates and conducts process improvement dialogues with Team Leads and Team Members
• Drives root cause corrective action projects and drives continuous improvement
• Communicates, updates, monitors and audits PQVC (People, Quality, Velocity & Cost) metrics continuously via meetings and walks
• Skills, experience & qualifications you will have:

• Previous experience in leading teams/projects
• Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Experience of championing and driving a positive safety culture
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers
• Must be proficient with all Microsoft office products
• Must be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and 3 alternate shifts
• Previous experience of lean manufacturing

Skills, experience & qualifications you may have:

• A college degree or its equivalent experience
• Knowledge and experience of lean tools and techniques/6 sigma
• NEBOSH/IOSH qualification or evidence of safety improvements and/or has been Safety Rep
• Prior experience working in a busy manufacturing environment
• Experience of root cause corrective action/continuous improvement projects

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays including additional service days awarded each year
• Up to 10% Bonus target
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%),
• Share Ownership Scheme (50% company matched)
• Personalised flexible benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

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Posting Dates:

September 11, 2024 - September 25, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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