Job Description

Career Area:

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Job Description:

This is a supervisory (Quality Manager) position within the Quality organization that will be responsible for managing a production team that is focused on the delivery of zero-defect machines to our customers. You will be responsible for building an inclusive and empowered team focused on meeting Caterpillars goals for People, Quality, Velocity and Cost.

Job Duties / Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* 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 teams 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.

Basic Qualifications:

* Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in a Manufacturing or Engineering related discipline
* In lieu of a degree, 8+ years of supervisory experience in a Manufacturing environment
* 5+ years experience in Manufacturing, Quality or Supply Chain

Top candidates will also have:

* Demonstrated leadership abilities
* Zero injury and Stop-to-fix mindset
* Understanding of ISO requirements and the Caterpillar Quality Management System (CQMS).
* Lean BIQ understanding
* Basic blueprint reading skills, understanding GD&T, and ability to interpret CMM reports
* General understanding of Fabrications, Machining, Plant, 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, PowerBI, etc.
* Experience with operating and programming Metrology Equipment (Vision Systems, CMM, 3D laser and Blue light scanners)

Additional Information:

* Must be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternate shifts
* The employee may be required to move items weighing up to 35 pounds

Relocation assistance is available for this position

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.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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