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

About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

Job Summary
Oversee and coordinate the activities of a complex custom engineered product production line, prepare schedules, manage workforce, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
 

What You Will Do:
• Supervise and direct daily activities of production lines workers, assign tasks, provide coordination between different teams, ensure worker safety and monitor their performance to meet all production goals.
• Prepare, maintain, and update documentation related to operating procedures, safety and quality standards; ensure all processes and products meet desired safety and quality standards.
• Create reports and records of production processes and document performance issues; develop and maintain metrics communicating production status to production line workers; provide suggestions to improve safety, productivity and quality.
• Train new hires, manage scheduling and work conflicts, monitoring safety, and promote internal communication to create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
 

What You Have:

• Degree Requirement:  Technical degree a plus
• Managing People:  Extensive experience in shift production worker Supervision, including time & attendance management, disciplinary actions management, team motivation, rewarding employees and mentoring.
• Technical Excellence:
  • Knowledge of metal electrical installations, engine repair, equipment performance testing and engineering drawing interpretation.
  • Experience with safe rigging practices and use of cranes, elevated lifts and industrial powered lifts.
  • Understanding of OSHA General Industry requirements and manufacturing safety.
  • Working knowledge of Office 365, specifically SharePoint, TEAMS, Excel and Word.

• Effective communication:  Able to execute clear and effective verbal and written communications to team members, management, suppliers and customers.

• Influencing through expertise: Knowledge of influencing tactics and strategies to impact decisions within the organization; communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner so others understand. Level Working Knowledge:
• • Raises awareness of potential bottlenecks and disruptions to the schedule.
  • Breaks tasks into manageable steps that can be incorporated into a personal work plan.
  • Escalates concerns over competing or conflicting priorities.
  • Monitors progress continuously and adjusts tactics for handling situations on a case by case basis.
  • Creates action plans that ensure the accomplishment of responsibilities.
   

Additional Information

• This position will sit in Griffin, GA.
• This position may require up to 15% travel, primarily domestic.
• US Domestic relocation assistance is NOT offered for this position.
• Sponsorship is NOT available.

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:

December 10, 2024 - December 31, 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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