Section Manager

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. 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! About SPM Oil & Gas SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. We are currently looking for a Section Manager in Fort Worth, 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 and at least 2 years of shop floor experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Must be able to work Friday through Sunday 4am - 4:30pm 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 What we can offer you: 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 day-one benefits, including but not limited to: Competitive salary and annual bonus program Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) Company-matched 401(k) plan Paid parental leave Healthy Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Programs Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection) Strong community involvement 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers #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.