Team Lead

Caterpillar Inc.•North Little Rock, AR

3d•$25 - $32•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. Your Work Shapes Our World 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. Join us. Want to build YOUR career?! LOOK at Caterpillar! We are looking for candidates just like you that want to build more than machines. This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock, AR team as an Team Lead on our 2nd shift team earning day ONE benefits and a starting wage of $25.00/hour. This position works under general supervision to assemble/test parts, components, or systems for wheel loaders and motor graders according to the specified work orders. This position is for the assembly line at the North Little Rock, AR site. As a Team Lead at Caterpillar, you will work in an environment that supports excellence. You will lead your team in efforts to support continuous improvement. This position works under general supervision, coordinates, oversees and monitors activities within a specific factory function in Assembly. This person will report to a Section Manger. Knowledge of assembly procedures, standard work schedules, quality requirements and build requirements in assigned work area. Uses various tools provided in the work area to perform assembly duties and may include the use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs. Perform other related work duties as assigned. Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, Standard Work and Built in Quality. Keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition. Must meet deadlines. Ability to multitask and prioritize work. Contributing team member. Train new and develop existing employees. Liaison between team members and section managers. First point of contact for questions related to employee job functions. Performance of administrative functions and may be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards. May provide input on schedule/build adjustments May communicate with cross-functional leaders. Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks. Communicate potential build schedule, inventory or manpower issues and solutions to section manager.

Requirements

Resume Required
Must have an “Expected” or greater level of performance
Previous experience in machine assembly experience
Experience working with lean manufacturing principles such as following standard work, continuous improvement, eliminating waste, 5S and BIQ
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Ability to perform repetitive operations
Ability to live up to 35 lbs.
All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to Caterpillar: Background Screening Drug Screening Post-Offer Medical Questionnaire (clearance from Corporate Medical)

Nice To Haves

Further vocational and/or college education
Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Previous Leadership experience
Advance problem solving/troubleshooting ability and root cause corrective action
Ability to multitask
Ability to read/write and interpret documents and follow standard work instructions
Ability to retain and transfer knowledge to others
Ability to operate/drive heavy machinery

Responsibilities

Coordinates, oversees and monitors activities within a specific factory function in Assembly
Knowledge of assembly procedures, standard work schedules, quality requirements and build requirements in assigned work area
Uses various tools provided in the work area to perform assembly duties and may include the use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs
Perform other related work duties as assigned
Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, Standard Work and Built in Quality
Keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition
Must meet deadlines
Ability to multitask and prioritize work
Contributing team member
Train new and develop existing employees
Liaison between team members and section managers
First point of contact for questions related to employee job functions
Performance of administrative functions and may be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards
May provide input on schedule/build adjustments
May communicate with cross-functional leaders
Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks
Communicate potential build schedule, inventory or manpower issues and solutions to section manager