Section Manager (1st shift)

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.CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURINGCaterpillar takes a system view of the life of our products. We design and manufacture them for multiple lives, our dealers support and service them to maximize their value to the customer, and we remanufacture them at the end of their serviceable life to deliver the next generation of value. Our industry leading engineering and manufacturing expertise, large field population and world class dealer organization make this possible. This total life cycle approach allows us to provide sustainable solutions that help our customers build a better world.About the role:Our Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division currently has an opening for a 1st shift Section Manager position located in the Corinth, MS facility. In this role, you will supervise and provide leadership to Team Leads assigned to manufacturing areas.What you will be doing:

Determines processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet Determines processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules and production requirements

Determines priorities and schedules the sequence of jobs

Determines overtime needs, determines priorities when resources are insufficient, and decides when disciplinary action is necessary

Ensures production meets quality / cost standards

Ensures necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner

Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency

Works to improve processes, timeliness and reduce costs by eliminating non-value-added activities

Ensures preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule

Implements various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification, etc

Monitors and improves safety on the shop floor, eliminating any unsafe operations and ensuring a safe and clean production environment

Evaluates, assesses, and identifies training needs of the workforce

Ensures training and effective utilization of workforce

Performs the following CPS-related duties:

Accountability for value stream mapping

Resource allocation to meet requirements

Trains and models the CPS Guiding Principles

Deploys process improvement dialogues

Deploys Root Cause Corrective Action on issues that arise and drive continuous improvement

Reports section status and monitors and audits related metrics

Leads efforts to develop and deploy standard work for each work area.

What you will have:

5+ years of job-related experience (preferable in manufacturing)

1+ years of Team Lead/Supervisory role

1+ years' experience in Customer Service, Manufacturing, and/or Operations

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

Bachelor's Degree

Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment

Experience in the areas of Quality, Distribution and Maintenance

Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers

Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Employee benefit details: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 an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of annual bonuses.Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).Additional information:All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:

Background Screening

Drug & Alcohol Screening (Applicants are hereby advised that the Company has implemented a drug and alcohol policy and conducts a testing program, pursuant to Sections 71-7-1, et al., of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Ann. (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”), and you are hereby advised of the existence of said Act.)

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