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Group ManagerDescriptionCaterpillar’s Group Manager position is accountable for the manufacturing / operations value stream, and have overall accountability for quality, production requirements, leadership, performance metrics, Caterpillar Production System processes and certification. In addition, Group Managers lead and supervise resources across multiple employee categories / payrolls.Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Taking aggressive actions to eliminate safety hazards in the work area
Ensuring effective operation of an assigned manufacturing area to meet production schedules in a cost-effective, quality, high-velocity manner
Utilizing resources, including people, material and machines, to achieve cost, quality and inventory management targets
Monitoring customer delivery performance, cost reduction programs, lead-time improvements, and quality improvement projects to metrics targets
Establishing cost and quality goals and ensuring efficient integration of factory, supply chain, logistics, maintenance and quality to achieve targets
Determining / deploying actions required to maintain velocity, efficiency and quality in work area;
Implementing, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma and Internal Certification processes
Promoting engagement, learning and professional development for direct reports
Developing and deploying training of resources on work processes
Developing and setting goals to assist direct reports and meet goals
Caterpillar Production System responsibilities include:
Accountable for area continuous improvement process execution
Conduct process improvement dialog with Section Managers, Team Leads and Team Members
Develop detailed near-term and long-term production plans
Drive root cause corrective action process
Audit and report on safety, Quality, Certification, standard work, productivity and overall equipment effectiveness metrics
The Group Manager is accountable for the coordination of material, equipment, manpower, quality and meeting production schedules and customer satisfaction. Major responsibilities include directing the work of others, problem solving and resolution and coordination with support departments. In addition, the Group Manager determines budget requirements, cost savings project plans, forecasting production needs and ensuring quality standards are maintained.QualificationsBasic Qualifications:
4-year University degree or a minimum of 5 years work related experience
3- 5 years’ experience lean manufacturing and/or general manufacturing operations
3 years of supervisory experience
Previous supervisory experience or leadership experience in project management, Six Sigma, military community, or other activities
Top candidates will also have:
Prior experience with supervision and leadership within a manufacturing environment
Previous experience in component manufacturing
Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers
Good communication, interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills
Additional Information
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
+This position closes at 11:59 PM CST on June 4, 2019
Caterpillar, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply
Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, 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 (http://www.caterpillar.com/careers).Job Manufacturing & Supply ChainPrimary Location United States-Illinois-PontiacUnposting Date: Jun 4, 2019, 11:59:00 PMEEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.Relocation assistance is available for this position.Req ID: 1900041F
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