Team Lead Assembly Mid-Shift (10AM-6PM)

Career Area: Operations Job 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.
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 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
As a Team Lead - Assembly you will provide leadership to the assembly production work area and facilitate continuous improvement to reach PQVC goals by leading teams to safely assemble a quality product according to company policies/procedures on a timely basis.
A pivotal responsibility of this role will be cross-shift communication between first and second shift assembly as this role s hours are 10:00AM-06:00PM CST.
What We Offer: 13 Days’ vacation first year *Prorated at start Paid winter holiday plant closure 10 paid holidays, 1 volunteer Day, 1 floating holiday Day 1 Benefits - Total Rewards: health, dental, 401K w/ a 6% match + additional annual company contribution, + additional wellness options Bonus/Incentive: Quarterly Gain Sharing up to 10% Development and career growth opportunities across Caterpillar Cafeteria and an on-site deli case Secure facility with ample parking **THIS IS A MID-SHIFT POSITION: HOURS 10:00AM - 06:00PM CST** Applications must be complete to be considered.
Please include an attached resume or job history entries.
A successful candidate will bring (basic qualifications): 2 years’ experience in mechanical or assembly field or certified trade school/technical degree in a mechanical or manufacturing field Ability to read blueprints/engineering drawing Top candidates will have (desired qualifications): Heavy assembly experience Hydraulic systems experience Heavy crane equipment experience Ability to read standard work, prints, and write continuous improvement cards Ability to utilize computer for production transactions, metric tracking, and communications Experience using mechanical tools including torque tools Ability to work with metric units, hydraulics and electrical components Leadership experience Strong verbal/written communication skills with the ability to provide leadership and instruction to employees in a fast-paced production environment Analytical and problem solving skills Strong understanding of lean principles, quality systems and production processes.
Additional Information Shift: Mid-Day Shift; Hours: 10:00AM - 06:00PM CST Location: Brooklyn Park, MN Compensation: Grade L06 What You Can Expect In This Role: You will be responsible for putting safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries, occupational illnesses and safety incidents Leads provide coverage for team members absences and/or production fluctuation to produce products according to Engineering/Manufacturing documentation utilizing assembly/mechanical tools, torque tools, metric units, hydraulics and electrical components Lead daily production (PQVC), which may include updating daily & weekly metric white boards, providing input on schedule adjustments, adjusting manpower within value stream teams, and participating in daily production dialogs with team and management.
Coordinate and prioritize work to meet production schedules Electronically and manually maintain documentation for labor hour records, process work order and production documentation Work with support functions to identify and resolve issues related to safety, quality, process and delivery checks, as well as issues related to equipment, fixture, tool, process, quality, delivery and product/layout changes to ensure daily production schedules are met.
Take initiative to identify, document, communicate and correct problems related to assembly, report discrepancies and recommend solutions Coordinate continuous improvement to maintain and emphasize standard work by identifying, driving, and sustaining improvements.
Train and develop employees on job skills, problem solving and cross training.
Provide recognition to employee contributions.
Support team People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) initiatives and daily activities.
Work and interact effectively in a team environment in alignment with our Code of Conduct and Values in Action.
This role will be responsible for cross-shift communication between first and second shift assembly Work with limited supervision May provide input to employee reviews.
Participate on special projects as needed.
Benefits: 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 a monthly bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Day one eligibility- must complete benefits information during orientation.
Applications must be complete to be considered.
Please include an attached resume or job history entries.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a 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 Posting Dates: April 8, 2024 - April 23, 2024 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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