Team Leader

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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.

JOB PURPOSE: 
This position is to supervise the Operations activity, might include one or more of the activities of assembling parts together, component(s) inspection, paint parts handling or Quality Inspection at Manufacturing site for building the machines or measure and improve the product quality meeting the facility PQVC requirement. This position is expected to manage a team of people to execute Operations activity as per the defined timeline and per the expected quality levels. They should also be ready to fill-in as a resource if required production team members are not available.

This position must ensure his own safety as well the safety of all his team members through practicing and reinforcing safety culture consistently all through the day. Should own and deliver the defined PQVC metrics for the area that he has been assigned. This position is also expected to review the quality checks and ensure adhering to it to meet Zero defect per unit /component as might be applicable in the work that he/ she and his / her team members are involved.
   
JOB RELATED STATISTICS:
Supervises 2-5 employees to execute operations activity                        

JOB DUTIES:
Train new team members with hands on experience
Plan and ensure all resource available to meet daily operations activity
Fill-in as stand-by for other team leads or team members as required
Identify and ensure actions for meeting the PQVC metrics for the area allocated to lead and report them section manager on daily basis
Respond to line stoppers and dispatches support resources as needed
Responsible for conducting Process Improvement dialogs at the cell level and ensuring participation in Process improvement dialogs at Section level and trigger actions based on meeting outcome
Responsible for generating and working on Continuous Improvement ideas for all ideas related to their assigned area
To conduct and participate in RIWs for their assigned area of responsibility
Monitors and audits PQVC metrics at the cell level in their area, e.g., audits performance compared to Standard Work, significant control points, and area indicators
Assists with creating, training, and implementing standard work processes and documentation
Collects data and updates cell level metric boards as needed

Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
Diploma graduates in any specialization
Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
Minimum of 2 years of team leader experience
Drawing reading skills and Knowledge on MS Office is preferred

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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