Job Description

Career Area:

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Job Description:

What matters most to you? Is it being a part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters.

Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor in Griffin, GA facility. In this role, will be responsible for managing a production schedule, technicians and overall performance of designated value stream. You will be responsible for meeting Caterpillars goals for People, Quality, Velocity and Cost that support a 24/7 operation.

Job Duties Include but not limited to:

* Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean product environment.

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

* Daily tie-in with production management to designate workload, priorities and sequence for work assigned.

* Determines overtime need, determines priorities when resources are insufficient, and decides when disciplinary action is necessary.

* Suggest 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 the quality of product produced and conforms to Caterpillars Quality Policy while maintaining cost.

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

* Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, CQMS/ISO certification, etc.

* Responsible for training and development of staff, time keeping, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs.

Basic Requirements:

* A college degree or its equivalent of 3-4 years manufacturing supervisory experience.

* Requires at least 3 - 4 years of shop floor experience and have a mechanical aptitude.

* Must have a thorough knowledge of CPS processes and tools, machine shop operations, equipment and processes plus familiarity with materials and quality objectives.

* Must be proficient with all Microsoft office products.

* 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.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

* Good human relations skills to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department.

* 3 - 4 years prior experience in strategic planning and supervisory experience is desirable.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to 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.

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