Inspection Supervisor (2nd shift)

Caterpillar•Broken Arrow, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Accountable for leading second-shift (4:00pm - 3:00am) inspection personnel at the Broken Arrow Plant. This role supports the manufacture of turbomachinery and related components by ensuring inspection activities meet established production, quality, and schedule requirements. Nature and Scope - Reports to the Unit Quality Manager and works closely with production and production control supervisors. - Leads hourly inspection personnel and supports plant initiatives, including 5S, Lean manufacturing, and continuous process improvement. - Directs and coordinates the work of approximately 20 hourly employees to ensure production, engineering, and quality requirements are achieved within targets for cost, schedule, efficiency, and utilization. - Operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment requiring execution of established plans to improve quality, meet production schedules, and increase part throughput. - Monitors daily performance and adjusts priorities in coordination with unit management and engineering to address changing production needs. - Provides leadership and coaching to employees, driving accountability, engagement, and adherence to standards. - Ensures compliance with company policies, and facility procedures while reinforcing a positive and disciplined work culture. Daily challenges include managing workforce issues, resolving inspection bottlenecks, responding to equipment downtime, and adapting to short lead-time schedule changes. Performance in this role directly impacts unit-level goals for efficiency, utilization, cost control, and product quality. Inspection responsibilities include : In-process and bench inspection Final inspection Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspection Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection Material Review Board (MRB) throughput management Core Challenge Successfully balancing production demands, quality standards, and workforce management in a high-pressure environment, requiring strong communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills within defined supervisory limits.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree or 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing/machine shop environment
Experience supervising hourly employees, preferably in a manufacturing or inspection environment
Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and motivate teams in a production setting
Available to work 2nd shift (4:00pm - 3:00am)

Responsibilities

Ensure inspection operations support production schedules and manufacturing plans
Supervise and coordinate hourly personnel to maximize thruput
Maintain and enforce quality, safety, and operational standards
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean and 5S activities
Monitor workflow, identify constraints, and implement corrective actions to prevent delays or defects
Train, coach, and develop employees to build a skilled and motivated workforce
Resolve personnel and operational issues in a timely and effective manner
Enforce company policies, and procedures.