Quality Manager

Career Area:Manufacturing & Supply ChainJob Description:Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.It’s More Than a Job, it’s a Career - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo)Job Description:At Caterpillar’s East Peoria, IL facility, we manufacture and assemble track type tractors. In this role as a Quality Manager, you will report to the Senior Quality Manager and will be primarily responsible for managing supply network related activities focused on in-coming supplier quality responding to the daily quality issues found in the facility. As a member of the Quality team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!What you will do:

Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean production environment. Lead your team to promote a “zero risk tolerance” culture.

Collaborate with Operations customers to align your team’s daily workload with production schedules. Identify constraints in manpower/resources and act decisively to meet daily goals.

Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency. Work to improve processes and reduce costs by eliminating non-value added activities.

Ensure inspections are completed and nonconforming material is removed in a safe, timely, and efficient manner.

Lead initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma that are focused on continuous improvement within the business.

Promote training and development of staff, complete daily time keeping responsibilities, assess and communicate staffing needs, and ensure consistent application of organizational policies and shop floor rules.

Lead cross-functional teams to contain product quality issues and drive root cause corrective action to ensure the defect does not happen again.

What you will have:

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in a Manufacturing or Engineering discipline

1+ years’ experience in manufacturing

OR

6+ years’ experience manufacturing, Quality, or Supply Chain

2+ years of supervisory experience

Top Candidates will also have:

Demonstrated leadership abilities- Zero Injury & Stop-to-Fix mindset

Understanding of ISO requirements and the Caterpillar Quality Management System (CQMS).

Lean BIQ understanding

Basic blueprint reading skills, understanding of GD&T, and ability to interpret CMM reports.

General understanding of Paint and Assembly functions.

Knowledge of Caterpillar manufacturing systems such as AQE, ETQ, MES, REDI, BIMS, etc.

Understanding of APQP principles.

Good communication, interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills.

Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers and promote inclusiveness.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

Ability to analyze data and create reports using Tableau, PowerBl, etc.

Experience with operating and programming Metrology Equipment (Vision Systems, CMM, 3D laser & Blue light Scanners)

Additional Information:The primary location for this position is East Peoria, ILDomestic relocation assistance is may be availableThis position may require 10% travelSponsorship is not availableThis posting will close at midnight on October 8, 2023What you will get:Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).Final details:Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media#LIVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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 opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.There’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. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.