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Career Area: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Job Description:...
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Manufacturing & Supply ChainJob Description:
As a Team Leader you will lead and co-ordinate a team in the CWL operations department ensuring the Safe delivery of quality products meeting customer order deadlines.
Responsibilities:
Continually monitor and audit Health and Safety, People, Quality, Velocity and Cost metrics within your span of control as per Caterpillar Production System (CPS) guidelines meeting targets
Reinforce Caterpillar's Values in Action. communicate to appropriate departments/personnel and at daily start of shift meetings
Record defect information in detail to the quality gate visual management boards/ management systems
Clearly communicate defects to Operations and support area personnel as defects are identified
Provide detailed quality feedback with quality alerts and quality meetings
Participate in defect investigations and component inspection as required
Standard Work / Training - Maintain the skills matrix for the team to 100% versatility, ensure standard work is updated.
Participate in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) for Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost within your team operation.
Lead the team to meet the daily demand of the job and root cause understanding events leading to process failure.
Generate and work on Continuous Improvement ideas for your assigned area using the Continuous Improvement (CI) process
Adhere to the Company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices and reporting appropriately.
Undertake training and further learning as required for the job and the BCP Safety Recipe.
Maintain personal development required learning.
Required qualifications:
Possess a good understanding of CWL Operations practices
Experience of CPS processes to reduce/eliminate cost.
Experience of the BIQ process, reporting defects, root cause analysis.
As a team member the ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed goals
A self-motivated, with the flexibility to deal with independent and team behaviours, you should be able to motivate others with your advice and experience
Initiative and strong communication, interpersonal and organization skills
Identify with Caterpillar's belief in the value of continuous improvement and a team-based culture
Must be flexible and support extra hours if required
Willing to work on a multi shift pattern
High level of attention to detail
Ability to work through quality issues in a methodical manner
Top Candidates will also have:
Previous leadership experience desirable
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Your Impact 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.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business
What You Will Get
Job Title: Production Assembly Team Leader (CWL) x 3
Salary: starting salary £31,036.84 progressing through to end on once role triggers are met £34,403.69
Contract : Full time contract
Benefits : 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, 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%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar offers and discount website
Location : Desford, Leicestershire
Hours : Full Time – 37.50
Travel : Not required
Relocation / Sponsorship : Not supported with this role
Closing Date : 9 February
Job Reference : R0000182465
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