Production Supervisor
Caterpillar

Job Info

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Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a greater than 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.

As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing a production schedule, technicians and overall performance of designated value stream. You will be responsible for meeting Caterpillar's goals for People, Quality, Velocity and Cost that support a 24/7 operation.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may Include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean product environment.
  
• Determine 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.
  
• Determine 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.
  
• Ensure 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.
  
• Adhere to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, affirmative action, etc. in performing assigned duties.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent job-related experience
  
• 3+ years of shop floor experience and have a mechanical aptitude.
  
• Good human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department.
  
• Proficient with all Microsoft office products.
  
• Must be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternate shifts.
  

Top Candidates Will Have:

• 3+ years prior experience in strategic planning and leadership
  
• Thorough knowledge of CPS processes and tools, machine shop operations, equipment and processes plus familiarity with materials and quality objectives.
  

Schedule:

• 4:30pm - 3:00am, Monday - Thursday (7% Shift Premium!)
  

Additional Information:

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
  
• This position is located in Schertz, TX.
  

What 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 day-one benefits, including but not limited to:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus program
  
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
  
• Company-matched 401(k) plan
  
• Stock option opportunity over time
  
• Health savings account (HSA)
  
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  
• Short and long-term disability coverage
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Paid parental leave
  
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
  
• Employee Assistance Programs
  
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
  
• Strong community involvement
  

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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

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 #LI

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

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