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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.

Job Title: Manufacturing Team Leader
Salary:  £37,740

Location: Stockton

The Opportunity
As a Team Leader you will lead and co-ordinate a team in the operations department ensuring the safe delivery of quality products meeting customer order deadlines.

What You Will Do:

As Team Leader, your accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:

Continually monitor and audit Health & Safety, People, Quality, Velocity and cost metrics within your span of control as per Caterpillar Production System (CPS) guidelines. Run and participate in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) as part of the Lean process. 

Adhere to the company's Health & Safety policy and safe working practices. Report all Health and Safety incidents in line with the company guidelines. 

Hold daily start of shift meetings and provide support to the Section Manager, responding to unforeseen safety, quality, staffing, and production matters, liaise with Section Manager with an immediate corrective action plan. Ensure all relevant information is communicated to appropriate departments/personnel. Proactively plan for future quality, staffing, safety and production requirements.

Coach team member and maintain the skills matrix for the team and make recommendations for enhancements.

NB.  The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined. Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

What Skills You Will Have:

Organised: Proactively plan, review and monitor and progress on goals and adjust when it is needed

People: Coach, motivate and develop the team within skills matrix

Communication: Adjust communication to audience, explain how team goals align with company objectives and challenges negative behaviour.

What You May Have:

Problem Solving: use lean tools to continually highlight and improve area processes

Manufacturing: Prior knowledge of fabrication and/or manufacturing processes

Interviews will start to take place WC 20 January

What You Will Get
Becoming a member of a skilled, diverse and inclusive team that will provide a good foundation for future career development within Caterpillar.

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, 3.5% Bonus, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to private medical, health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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