Section Manager 3

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Job Description:

Job Title: Operations 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: Monday 12th July

Job Reference: R0000051988

Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing a 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:

The department you will work in will be within the Paint Plant part of the business and as a Section Manager you will lead teams and supervise people in manufacturing sections to maximise efficiency in quality, velocity and cost.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Monitors and improves shop floor safety, eliminates unsafe processes

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

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

• Schedules and prioritises constrained resources, and adjusts staffing to meet flow and customer requirements

• Determines and executes disciplinary action when appropriate

• Implement, Manage & Coach Lean Manufacturing with Team Members

• Initiates and conducts process improvement dialogues with Team Leads and Team Members

• Drives root cause corrective action projects and drives continuous improvement

• Communicates, updates, monitors and audits PQVC (People, Quality, Velocity & Cost) metrics continuously via meetings and walks

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:

• Previous experience in leading teams/projects

• Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills

• Experience of championing and driving a positive safety culture

• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers

• Must be proficient with all Microsoft office products

• Must be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and 3 alternate shifts

• Previous experience of lean manufacturing

Skills, experience & qualifications you may have:

• A college degree or its equivalent experience

• Knowledge and experience of lean tools and techniques/6 sigma

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

• Prior experience working in a busy manufacturing environment

• Experience of root cause corrective action/continuous improvement projects

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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