Section Manager

Career Area: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Job Description: Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you are 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 Description: At Caterpillar’s East Peoria, IL Building-LL, we manufacture mining and construction heavy machinery. In this role as a Section Manager, you will report to the Group Manager, and will be primarily responsible for overseeing production schedules, technicians, and overall performance of assigned area. As a member of the Manufacturing team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture at East Peoria, IL Building-LL. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team! What you will do: 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 work load, 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. What you will have: 5 years of shop floor experience in assembly/manufacturing 2 years’ experience in a lead or supervisory role Top Candidates will also have: 5 years prior experience in strategic planning and supervisory experience is desirable. Previous machine shop experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Good human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department. Must be proficient with all Microsoft office products. Must be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternate shifts. Must have a thorough knowledge of CPS processes and tools, machine shop operations, equipment and processes plus familiarity with materials and quality objectives. The employee may be required to move items weighing up to 35 pounds. Additional Information: The primary location for this position is East Peoria, IL Domestic relocation assistance is not available This position may require 5% travel Sponsorship is not available This posting will close at midnight on May 16, 2023 What you will get: Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. 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 (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). Final details: Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a 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 www.Caterpillar.com/Careers. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media #LI EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.