1st shift Quality PQT Team Lead

Caterpillar•Athens, GA

3d•$25 - $31

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. Watch our video to see our Athens Team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors. In the role you will: Present quality performance data during Operations PID meetings. Monitor calls from assembly or operations and handle, when Product Quality Technicians (PQTs) are occupied with other tasks. Provide training to PQTs on key processes, including using SAP ECC for move tickets, operating MHEs, closing CPI BIQ projects, and creating travel tickets. Determine whether to extend containment measures based on the defective structures identified. Oversee and maintain all quality logs, including containment records, quality alerts, and customer issue logs. Collect assembly and PDC containment data for the containment folder by identifying all machines operating within the affected time window. Conduct weekly PDAs and participate in assembly PDAs. Distribute the daily pass-down summarizing current issues. Issue quality alerts and reissue them upon expiration. Serve as the coordinator between operations, engineering, assembly, and paint teams. Create quality presentation slides and present quality data during SBU meetings. Create move tickets in SAP ECC for items returned from the canopy and sent back out and manage the OPS rework pod for aged inventory. Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers on PPAPs.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a Quality role (i.e., Quality Auditor, PQT, Quality Lead, etc.)
Intermediate proficiency in SAP software (Basic skills/Knowledge. Capable of functioning independently).
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Basic skills/Knowledge. Capable of functioning independently).
Role requires overtime on a short notice to support business needs.
Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Caterpillar functional quality experience
Team lead or supervisory experience
Defect containment experience
Product Quality Technician experience (highly desired)
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
Post-secondary education
6 Sigma Greenbelt training
Experience with root cause and corrective action tools
Experience with blueprints or manufacturing drawings
Ability to multitask and prioritize work
Strong Customer service skills
Strong communication skills
Independent decision-making and problem solving
Tractors (i.e. "Dozers") and/or Excavators knowledge

Responsibilities

Present quality performance data during Operations PID meetings.
Monitor calls from assembly or operations and handle, when Product Quality Technicians (PQTs) are occupied with other tasks.
Provide training to PQTs on key processes, including using SAP ECC for move tickets, operating MHEs, closing CPI BIQ projects, and creating travel tickets.
Determine whether to extend containment measures based on the defective structures identified.
Oversee and maintain all quality logs, including containment records, quality alerts, and customer issue logs.
Collect assembly and PDC containment data for the containment folder by identifying all machines operating within the affected time window.
Conduct weekly PDAs and participate in assembly PDAs.
Distribute the daily pass-down summarizing current issues.
Issue quality alerts and reissue them upon expiration.
Serve as the coordinator between operations, engineering, assembly, and paint teams.
Create quality presentation slides and present quality data during SBU meetings.
Create move tickets in SAP ECC for items returned from the canopy and sent back out and manage the OPS rework pod for aged inventory.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers on PPAPs.