Career Area:

　　Manufacturing

　　Job Description:

　　Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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　　Job Summary:

　　Caterpillar’s Resource Industries Operations and Products division is currently seeking an Instrumentation Production Manager at the Tucson Proving Ground in Green Valley, AZ. As an Instrumentation Section Manager, you will supervise and provide leadership to a team of instrumentation technicians while adhering to Caterpillar’s core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment, and sustainability. You will own the value stream metrics for your respective section and partner with support groups in the implementation of changes needed. You will drive continuous improvement efforts as well as practice and teach LEAN principles. Our Production Managers play a key role in our success by leading the production teams and maximizing efficiency in quality, velocity, and cost. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!

　　What you will do:

　　Monitor and improve shop floor safety, eliminate any unsafe operations, and ensure a safe and clean test environment.

　　Schedule and prioritize constrained resources and adjust staffing to meet flow and customer requirements.

　　Manage team performance and development.

　　Increase production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste elimination via LEAN principles.

　　Initiate and conduct process improvement dialogs with Team Leads and Team Members.

　　Lead section status reporting and monitor/audit section metrics.

　　Lead the creation, implementation, and training of standard work procedures.

　　Present during daily shift start meetings, train others, interact with customers and lead tour groups.

　　Must be able to work continuously on one’s feet for 8 to 10 hours per day in a variety of harsh environmental conditions (i.e. inside/outside, hot/cold/inclement weather, dusty environment)

　　What Skills you will have:

　　Quality Management : Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

　　Planning and Organizing : Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

　　Process Improvement : Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　College degree in an engineering discipline or 5+ years of experience in any of the following areas: mining, construction, test/validation, heavy equipment dealers, or a factory environment.

　　2+ years’ experience with communication and public speaking. You will be required to give daily shift start meetings, train others, interact with customers and lead tour groups.

　　Top Candidates will also have:

　　Prior supervisory experience.

　　Experience with data acquisition systems and setting up tests in an R&D environment.

　　Familiarity with ISO17025.

　　Machine operation experience or hands-on mechanical/test experience in mining, quarry, construction, and/or earthmoving operations. including haul trucks, shovels, excavators, loaders, dozers, graders, or underground mining equipment.

　　Additional Information:

　　The primary location for this position is Tucson, AZ

　　Domestic relocation assistance is not available

　　This position may require 5% travel

　　Sponsorship is not available

　　This posting will close at midnight on February 7, 2024

　　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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

　　Competitive Base Salary

　　Annual incentive bonus plan*

　　Medical, dental, and vision coverage

　　Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

　　401k savings plan

　　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)

　　*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

　　Final details:

　　Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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　　Visa Sponsorship 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.

　　Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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

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