Section Manager 4

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Job Description for - Section Manager - Engine Assy Test shop

Caterpillar s Section Managers lead teams and supervise people in manufacturing sections to maximize efficiency in quality, velocity and cost.

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

Basic knowledge of Engine functioning, engine parts, assy processes Test processes.

Basic knowledge operation awareness of Engine Assy process equipment s, instruments tool, tooling s.

Knowledge awareness of new technology in assy procedure technology. Initiation developments of new paint related customer requirement

Initiate conduct Process improvement dailouge at section, cell levels.

Daily meeting with TL for production amd manpower planning.

Variable Period labour cost monitoring Control

Control the PQVC requirements Driving root cause analysis, identification and resolution of waste ( safety, quality , velocity and cost)..

Drives the CI process, including ideas generated and closure rate metrics and ensure proper escalation when necessary.

Manages the metrics cascade, timeline accuracy of the metrics and drive the PDCA process BIQ culture.

Monitor and improve shop floor safety, aggressively eliminating unsafe processes;
Knowledge and awareness of hazardous chemicals storage and handling and safety measures.

Assures fixtures, tooling and processes are followed to meet production schedules;
Determines priorities and sequences jobs;
Schedules and prioritizes constrained resources, and adjusts staff to meet flow and customer requirements;
Determines and executes disciplinary action when appropriate;

Ensures production indirect materials , tool, tooling is timely procured and distributed to meet production schedules.
Increases production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste elimination;
Ensures preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule;
Implements,
Actively deploys section value stream improvements;
Practices and teaches CPS Guiding Principles;
Initiates and conducts process improvement dialogs with Team Leads and Team Members;
Drives root cause corrective action projects and continuous improvement;
Knowledge, awareness of ISO 14001, 45001 QMS 9001 requirement from paint processes,
Leads the generation, implementation and training of standard work procedures.

Identifying completing cost saving opportunities from Paint production processes

Required Qualifications:

University or technical school degree in a Manufacturing-related degree;
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts; and
Good language, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Previous experience leading teams and supervising people;
Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment;
Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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