Assembly Team Lead (2nd Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.•West Fargo, ND

3d•$29 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking an Assembly Team Lead for the Reman Drivetrain team in West Fargo, ND. This role supports a team of five to ten individuals as a working team member, assisting in meeting PQVC metrics, responding to safety issues and Andon signals, and identifying quality, staffing, and production issues to the Section Manager. The position emphasizes supporting customers and sustainable solutions within the Cat Remanufacturing division, contributing to a circular economy.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Two-year tech school degree or equivalent experience preferred
Minimum 3-year job related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
Proven ability to work in a team setting
Effective oral and written communication skills
Effective decision making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to organize and prioritize work
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of changing situations
Demonstrated strong initiative
Demonstrated willingness to learn and advance
Must possess ability to deal with multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to sit or stand as needed to perform essential functions of the position
Ability to periodically walk and/or travel to other areas of the plant and other warehouses as directed
Ability to use keyboard, reach above shoulder height, below the waist, and lift and file documents throughout the day
Ability to perform safe execution of repetitive motions
Ability to repetitively lift and carry up to 35 pounds
Visual and hearing abilities as appropriate for safe execution of job duties, functions and tasks
Physical exertion and effort to safely lift, push or pull components or parts

Nice To Haves

Background in MRP/ERP software systems as well as MS Office preferred; preference given to candidates with SAP knowledge and product knowledge

Responsibilities

Ensure training for new Team Members with on-the-job training
Fills in for other Team Members as required (trained and capable of running all operations in the assigned area at a minimum)
Mentor employees and provide input for employee reviews
Owns metrics for the area and is held accountable for each operation’s metric accuracy and timeliness of the reporting
Collects data and updates metric boards as needed
Participates in PID process at the cell level
Partners with Section Manager in implementation of changes needed to achieve future state value stream map
Acts as the Section Manager in their absence
Generates and implements continuous improvement ideas for all ideas related to their assigned area
Perform Safety Stop Audits and report outs as required
Any duties or tasks that may be assigned to promote cross training or support for various areas of the shop
Assists in creating, improving and auditing standard work for accuracy.
Responds to customer feedback, assists in RCCA’s and passes customer feedback information throughout the organization.
Drives the stop-to-fix policy, ensuring that it is followed as a means of delaying workstation activities for safety, quality, or material related issue. Ensures support group involvement in stop-to-fix initiatives and response time is meeting the CPS required level.
Initiates and conducts PID’s at all levels and at the targeted intervals, including appropriate manufacturing and supply chain support organizations and using cell board PQVC data.
Drives the CI process, including ideas generated and closure rate metrics, and ensures proper escalation when necessary.
Supports 5S activities and audits 5S performance.
Drives the cell boards and ensures that they are updated in compliance with the CPS standards and are used as the basis for PID’s.
Collects data and updates metric boards, monitoring PQVC performance at the cell level and delivers accurate and timely information to the Section Manager.
Promote a culture based on our Values in Action
Follow established facility safety policies, safe job procedures and hazardous risk assessments and using the proper Personal Protective equipment for the specific job being performed
Work with variety of employees throughout the day to effectively communicate needs and to perform job related tasks
Serve as a positive role model and contribute to team effort by supporting all employees in our organization
Ensure customer requirements are met
Conduct business with the highest level of honesty and integrity
Ability to Interface with plant management, supervisors and production personnel

Benefits

Hourly Pay Range: $29.19 - $37.15
2nd shift will receive an additional 7% night shift premium.
80 hours of vacation with an additional 24 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid holidays
100% 401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employment
Health, dental, vision, & life insurance offered on day 1 of employment
Potential annual performance increase
Clean/safe work environment
Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year (dependent upon business needs)
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement