Posted:
9/2/2024, 3:33:11 AM
Location(s):
England, United Kingdom ⋅ Hinckley and Bosworth, England, United Kingdom
Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Operations & Logistics
Workplace Type:
On-site
Career Area:
OperationsJob Description:
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Job Title: Assembly Production Team Leader
Salary: starting salary £32,588 progressing through to end on once role triggers are met £36,123
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Contract: Full time & permanent
The Opportunity
Join our brand-new assembly space as we introduce an exciting new product to the Desford facility featuring the latest technology, where you will work with smart tooling, digital standard work and advanced automation to drive innovation in a state-of-art-environment
As a Production Team Leader within assembly, you will lead and motivate an assembly operations team ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of quality products meeting customer order deadlines.
What You Will Do:
As Production Team Leader, your accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:
Leading the team to meet the daily production goals on safety, quality, velocity and cost targets
Actively coach, guide and mentor your team’s performance and development
Carry out daily communications and deploy training programs to upskill teams using lean methodologies
To lead an inclusive, engaging safety culture
Proactively resolve issues and generate new ideas for your assigned area using the Continuous Improvement (CI) process to improve quality, effectiveness and safety.
Audit and drive defect investigations to ensure high quality product outputs
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements within the assembly processes
Proactively plan and cover team members absences daily
The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
What you can demonstrate:
Possess a good understanding of assembly operations practices and process
Experience of the Built In Quilty process, reporting defects and root cause analysis.
As a team member the ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed goals
Self-motivated, with the flexibility to deal with independent and team behaviours, you should be able to motivate and influence others with your advice and experience
Strong communication skills both written and verbal to be confident to squash behaviours not in line with our company values.
Highly organised and a keen attention to detail
Must be flexible and support extra hours if required and willing to work on a multi shift pattern
What you may have:
Previous people development and performance management experience
6 Sigma / Project management
Telephone Interviews wc 16 September and on-site face to face interviews 23 September
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the busine
What You Will Get
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the skills they have by working with a variety of different functional areas, allowing them to develop their understanding of the wider business requirements. Becoming a member of a skilled, diverse and inclusive team that will provide a good foundation for future career development within Caterpillar.
What You Will Get
Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays – option to buy or sell, Production Bonus, Flexible Buy In Benefits such as Private Medical, Health Care, Dental & Vision scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%)
Travel: Not required
Closing Date: Monday 16 September at midnight
Job Reference: R0000272631
Posting Dates:
September 2, 2024 - September 16, 2024Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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Website: https://caterpillar.com/
Headquarter Location: Peoria Heights, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1925
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Construction ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mechanical Engineering