Manufacturing & supply chain - united states, m'sila

career area:

manufacturing & supply chain

job description:

we build what matters

what matters most to you? is it being part of a strong team?  supporting your family? solving global problems? you can do these and more at caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. together, we can build what matters!

the industrial power systems division is currently looking for a section manager in seguin, texas. as a section manager, you are responsible for managing a production schedule, technicians, and overall performance of designated value stream. you will be responsible for meeting caterpillar’s goals for people, quality, velocity and cost that support a 24/7 operation.

job duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean product environment

determines processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules and production requirements

daily tie-in with production management to designate workload, priorities and sequence for work assigned

determines overtime need, determines priorities when resources are insufficient, and decides when disciplinary action is necessary

suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency. works to improve processes, timeliness and reduce costs by eliminating non-value added activities.

ensures the quality of product produced and conforms to caterpillars quality policy while maintaining cost

ensure necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner

implement various corporate initiatives such as 5s, lean manufacturing, 6 sigma, cqms/iso certification, etc.

responsible for training and development of staff, time keeping, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs

other duties as assigned

basic qualifications:

a high school diploma, ged or its equivalent or at least 2 years of shop floor experience

must be able to work friday through sunday 6am - 6:30pm cst

must have a mechanical aptitude

must be proficient with all microsoft suite applications

must be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternate shifts

must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds

top candidates will also have:

1 – 2 years prior experience in strategic planning and supervisory experience

good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills

at caterpillar, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and viewpoints of our global employees. our vision is to continually develop the best team to build innovative solutions for our global customers, deliver superior results for our stockholders and positively impact the people and communities we serve.

relocation assistance is not available for this position.  any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant. 

this employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to 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  [link available when viewing the job]  #li

eeo/aa employer.  all qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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