Manufacturing & supply chain - united states, m'sila

career area:

manufacturing & supply chain

job description:

your work shapes the world

whether it be ground-breaking products, best-in-class solutions, or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at caterpillar. with a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
when you join caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. we are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. we don't just talk about progress and innovation. we make it happen. and we are proud of that because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. without a dedicated workforce, caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. join us.

we have great team that do the work at caterpillar, and we can't wait for you to join the team!

in your new role you will

provide total machine cell / group leadership with respect to safety, quality, cost, on time delivery, lean production and compliance

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

ensures processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided.

meet schedules and production requirements.

determines priorities and schedules the sequence of jobs.

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

produces product to meet quality standards while maintaining cost.

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

suggests 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 preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule.

implement various corporate initiatives such as 5s, lean tools, 6 sigma, internal certification, etc.

evaluate, assess, and identify training needs of the workforce.

ensures training and effective utilization of work force.

owns the value stream map for their respective section. partners with support groups in the implementation of changes needed to achieve future state.

adjusts section staffing to meet flow and customer requirements

practices and teaches lean guiding principles.

initiates and conducts process improvement dialogs with team leads and team members.

drives root cause identification. drives continuous improvement process.

reports section status. monitors and audits pqvc metrics.

assists with creating, training and implementing standard work

requires a thorough knowledge of lean processes and tools, machine shop, operations, equipment and processes plus familiarity with materials and quality objectives.

reports to the operations manager.

top candidate will have

college degree or its equivalent is required for this position.

prior experience in planning and/or shop experience is desirable.

good human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department.

what are the benefits of joining us?

you will work in a dynamic and global working environment that supports professional and personal development. our goal at caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. we have long-term plans for you! we have carefully designed career paths.

you will be a leader for your teams and trusted partner for the business.

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 along with the potential of an annual bonus.

in addition to an inclusive and helpful atmosphere we are open for your intentions and we respect your experience.

do the work   that matters

apply now!

caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer (eeo).

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