Team Lead - Fabrication - 2nd Shift

Caterpillar • North Little Rock, AR

3d

About The Position

As a Fabrication Team Lead, you will assist the Section Manager or, in their absence, provide day-to-day leadership to an assigned team to ensure safe and efficient production activities related to the assembly of Caterpillar Motor Graders and Medium Wheel Loaders. This is a working team leader role supporting team members and supervisors in achieving excellence in Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost (PQVC). You will assign work, instruct coworkers in the safe and proper operation of equipment, ensure materials and tools are available, and maintain records and production data. You may help set up machines or other equipment to prevent delays or address quality problems and perform a variety of operations to maintain product flow.

The position requires leadership and organizational skills, above-average communication, and the ability to foster a team atmosphere. It is a full-time, second-shift role, scheduled Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Overtime may be required based on business needs, including extended weekday shifts and Saturday production hours. Starting pay is $25.75 per hour, with a stated pay range of $25.75 to $32.95, a second-shift differential, annual performance-based pay increases, and the opportunity for a quarterly bonus.

Requirements

• A resume is required.
• Good business sense.
• Continuous-improvement mindset and results-driven approach.
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Decision-making ability in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong quality mindset.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Ability to correctly wear personal protective gear on the shop floor.
• Ability to climb stairs, platforms, and ladders occasionally.
• Ability to sit, kneel, squat, or twist regularly.
• Ability to stand and walk constantly on concrete floors throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

• Previous team lead or training experience.
• Leadership experience in a professional or other setting.
• Experience in job-related fields such as welding or machining.
• Computer literacy, preferably with MES, AQE, SAP, and Microsoft Office 365 Suite or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to production employees in Fabrication, Machining, and Paint.
• Train and develop employees on the job, focusing on problem solving and cross-training.
• Mentor employees and recognize positive contributions.
• Respond to Andon notifications and coordinate responses to safety, quality, and production-velocity issues.
• Maintain manpower utilization by scheduling and assigning employees to appropriate work areas.
• Prepare daily and weekly metrics for boards.
• Prepare for and participate in governance meetings, including SIRT and VOCC.
• Assist with small business team meetings.
• Identify and resolve in-process issues, including safety incidents, quality defects, production-velocity issues, and equipment, fixture, tool, or process failures.
• Coordinate issue generation and drive root-cause resolution through PQVC processes.
• Support continuous improvement across departments.
• Manage the Built in Quality (BIQ) feedback loop and All Quality Event (AQE) closures.
• Ensure 5S conformance and audit and maintain standard-work conformance.
• Cover absenteeism in key areas when necessary, including machining operations.
• Provide production support for high-burden builds, new product introductions (NPI), and rework.
• Assign work and instruct coworkers on safe and proper equipment operation.
• Ensure materials and tools are available, maintain records and reports, and assist with machine or equipment setup as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits available from day one, subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• 401(k) savings plans.
• Weekly pay.
• Potential quarterly bonus and incentive bonus.
• Second-shift differential pay.
• Annual performance-based pay increases.
• Paid time off, including holidays and vacation; paid time off is prorated based on hire date.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Health Lifestyle Programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
• Career development.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Adoption benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed