Section Manager (Reman)

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CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURING

Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It's rewarding work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.

About the role:

The Section Manager will be responsible for managing a production schedule, technicians and overall performance of designated value stream. In addition, this role will responsible for meeting Caterpillar’s goals for People, Quality, Velocity and Cost that support a 24/7 operation.

What you will be doing:

• Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean product environment.
• Determine 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.
• Determine 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Oversee 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:

• At least 2 years of shop floor experience and have a mechanical aptitude.
• A high school diploma, GED or its equivalent is required for this position.
• 1 – 2 years prior experience in strategic planning and supervisory experience is desirable.
• Good human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft office products.
• Willingness to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternate shifts.
• Be able to move items weighing up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to travel as neede

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

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.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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