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.

Role Definition

The US Drivetrain facilities within Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division produce world-class drivetrain components and assemblies for global Caterpillar machine plants, aftermarket parts, and OEMs.  The US Drivetrain facility in East Peoria, IL, has an exciting career opportunity as a Group Manager in Assembly Operations.  This is a key operations leadership role reporting to the Factory Manager and sets the direction for multiple operations value streams regarding People & Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost.  This role will also lead activities and resources devoted to Lean Deployment at US Drivetrain.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise operations Production Managers and potentially other Senior Production Managers and support resources and coach/manage performance accordingly.  Rollup includes bargained hourly workforce and could include supplemental and contract resources.

• Instill a zero-injury mindset and execute the Caterpillar Safety Driven strategy.  Be present on the shop floor and utilize observation with a risk-focus to proactively improve the work environment.

• Create a culture of continuous improvement utilizing LEAN principles, especially Gemba and Kaizen

• Be a recognized facility Leader in LEAN, including coaching outside of areas within your direct control.

• Assess manpower and resource needs partnering with Supply Chain and the S&OP process.

• Pursue zero defect processes and culture partnering with multiple functional areas.

• Develop rock-solid relationships with functional areas such as Quality, Mfg Eng, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, HR, and Accounting to leverage high engagement in the business to drive improvements.

• Install simple and efficient visual management systems and governance to ensure team clarity on expectations, progress, and definition of success.

• Lead problem solving forums (Sort Teams) utilizing Built-in-Quality (BIQ) and Right Part Right Time (RPRT) and coach team members on deep problem solving.

• Establish detailed development plans and career planning for direct reports.

• Drive daily PQVC execution to achieve bold targets and help optimize production schedule and resources for maximum efficiency.

• Support Caterpillar Quality Management System (CQMS) and execute assigned functions.

• Execute workstation and employee cross-functional training to improve flexibility and cost.

Degree Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree OR minimum of 8 years highly relevant manufacturing experience (Manufacturing, Supply Chain/Purchasing, Engineering, Quality) in lieu of degree is desired.

Skills you must have

Quality Management: Level Extensive Experience

Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

Manufacturing Operations: Level Extensive Experience

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.

Planning and Organizing: Level Extensive Experience

Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

Performance Management: Level Working Knowledge

Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.

Top candidates will also have

• Lean Deployment/Lean Leadership experience

• Experience leading other Supervisors

• Cross-functional experience and multi-facility/product experience

• 6 Sigma, Program Management, and Caterpillar Production System (CPS) experience

• Experience in manufacturing low-volume, high-mix, high-complexity, high-value product

• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including Lean tools & techniques

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Additional Information

• This position will close 9/27/2024 at 11:59 pm.

• The location for this position is East Peoria, IL (Building KK)

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

• Sponsorship 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

Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams, and people. Here, you can apply your unique life and job experiences, and work in a team environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters. 

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Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

September 18, 2024 - September 29, 2024

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.

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