Section Manager - 3rd Shift

Section Manager - 3rd ShiftDescriptionWE BUILD WHAT MATTERSThere’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. Caterpillar Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) designs and manufactures diesel, gas and reman, ranging from 400 kilowatts to 16 megawatts of power, and the key engine systems such as fuel, air, aftertreatment and cooling which are used to power oil & gas, electric power, marine, rail and Cat machine applications around the world.TheLarge Power SystemsDivision has a 3rd shift Section Manager position located at our Hodges, SC facility. In this role, you will lead teams and supervise people in manufacturing sections to maximize efficiency in quality, velocity and cost.Note: This position will train on first shift and then transition to third shift upon completion.Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Monitors and improves shop floor safety, aggressively eliminates unsafe processes

Assures proper fixtures, tooling and processes are followed to meet production schedules

Determines priorities and sequences jobs

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

Determines and executes disciplinary action when appropriate

Ensures preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule

Implements, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification and others

Section Value Stream Mapping

Actively deploys section value stream improvements

Practices and teaches CPS Guiding Principles

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

Drives root cause corrective action projects and drives continuous improvement

Leads section status reporting and monitors / audits section metrics; and leads the creation, implementation and training of standard work procedure

QualificationsB asicQualifications:

Technical 2-year degree or 5 years prior experience in manufacturing environment

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Foundry experience

Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals forthis position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visastatus; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunitiesoutside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers .Technical 2-year degree or 5 years prior experience in manufacturing environment3 years' in a Team Lead/Supervisory role2 years' experience Manufacturing and/or OperationsTop Candidates Will Also Have:Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skillsFoundry experienceAbility to work with a diverse group of employees and customersCaterpillar is not currently hiring individuals forthis position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visastatus; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunitiesoutside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website atwww.caterpillar.com/careers.Job Manufacturing & Supply ChainPrimary Location United States-South Carolina-HodgesUnposting Date: Sep 4, 2019, 1:59:00 AMEEO/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: 1900070K