Operations Section Manager

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Job Description:

Job Title: Section Manager

Salary: circa £39,276 - £45,078 depending on experience

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, 10% Bonus target, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Childcare Vouchers, Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Contract: Permanent

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Hours: Full Time - 36.50

Travel: Not required

Relocation/Sponsorship: Not supported with this role

Closing Date:Friday 3rd September

Job Reference: R0000065957

Caterpillar Inc. has been making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. Customers turn to Caterpillar to help them develop infrastructure, energy, and natural resource assets. Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. The company principally operates through its three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation - and also provides financing and related services through its Financial Products segment.

Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing an 8-model range used in many industries including mining, construction, and aggregates. The facility’s manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology, and a state-of-the-art paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world.

Job Purpose:

This is a Supervisory position that will be 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 shop floor safety whilst eliminating unsafe processes and ensuring a safe and clean product environment

• Must drive safety first culture and is responsible for ensuring that thorough accident and near miss investigations are completed and corrective actions taken, ensuring that all personnel within the area adhere to all safe working practices

• Should support Team Leads and make necessary resources available to support training within the area

• Schedule and prioritise constrained resources, and adjust staffing to meet flow and customer requirements

• Determine and carry out disciplinary action when appropriate

• Implement, manage, and coach various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, CQMS/ISO certification, etc.

• Ensures the quality of product produced and conforms to Caterpillars Quality Policy while maintaining cost

• Drive root cause corrective action projects and drive continuous improvement

• Communicate, update, monitor and audit PQVC (People, Quality, Velocity & Cost) metrics continuously via meetings and walks

• Responsible for training and development of staff, time keeping, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when short-listing therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Skills, experience & qualifications you will have:

• Requires extensive shop floor experience and a mechanical aptitude

• Must have a thorough knowledge of CPS processes and tools, machine shop operations equipment and processes plus familiarity with materials and quality objectives

• Extensive years prior experience in strategic planning and supervisory experience

• 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

• Previous experience of lean manufacturing

Skills, experiences & qualifications you may have:

• A college degree or its equivalent experience

• 6 Sigma Green Belt certification

• NEBOSH/IOSH qualification or evidence of safety improvements and/or has been a Safety Rep

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

To apply for this position please visit Caterpillar Careers (http://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers) > Apply now > paste the job number from then advert into the search box and then follow the application process.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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