Team Lead - Large Lots- 1st Shift Seguin IPSD, TX

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Build more than machines. Build a career.

What matters most to you? Is it being a 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.

The purpose of this position is to provide day-to-day leadership of assigned team to ensure the team safely and efficiently performs the activities related to the assembly, logistics, or quality of Caterpillar engines. Team Leaders report to Section Managers and will be assigned to departments within the business to meet customer and company demands.

• Fix issue or communicate to Section Manager, engineer, and maintenance

• Ability to fill any position and complete any task within assigned team

• Ensure that parts and materials used in the assembly process are free from quality defects

• Assist other departments with problem solving or improvement ideas related to assembly

• Provide leadership and assist with the training of Production Technicians

• Accurate and efficient delivery and removal of materials

• Submit and assist with the resolution of C.P.S. Continuous Improvement cards

• Follow standard operating procedures and area specific work instructions

• Provide information to supervisors and managers about processes within assigned area

• Be technically competent and capable of performing the required operations within the entire Supply Chain area

• Delivering work assignments as directed by Section Manager on a daily basis and assisting with special projects
• Training employees on assigned team to complete processes and certifications
• Communicate effectively with the team and across other departments

• All other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

* Ability to work well with others

• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

• Basic Knowledge of Standard Assembly tools and applications

• Good communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Able to read engine blueprints

• 1 year of supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• 1 – 2 years of experience in Assembly, Operations or Quality

* No attendance, quality, or performance infractions in prior rolling 6-month period

* Shift and/or value stream flexibility

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods

• Ability to perform repetitive operations

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. This is an hourly position with an entry wage of $18/hr in Seguin, TX.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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

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

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