Paint Team Leader- Afternoons

Career Area: Operations

Job Description:

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. Together, we are building a better world.

As a Team Leader, you will lead a team within the paint plant. You will report directly to the section manager, communicating any issues that arise. As a team leader, you will coordinate the team in adhering to all safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Continually monitor and audit Health and Safety, People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost metrics within your span of control as per Caterpillar Production System (CPS) guidelines meeting targets.
• Reinforce Caterpillar's Values in Action and communicate to appropriate departments/personnel at daily start of shift meetings.
• Record defect information in detail on the quality gate visual management boards/management systems.
• Clearly communicate defects to Paint Operations and support area personnel as defects are identified.
• Provide detailed quality feedback with quality alerts and quality meetings.
• Participate in defect investigations and component inspection as required.
• Maintain the skills matrix for the team to 100% versatility and ensure standard work is updated.
• Participate in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) for Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost within your team operation.
• Lead the team to meet the daily demand of the job and root cause analyze events leading to process failure.
• Generate and work on Continuous Improvement ideas for your assigned area using the Continuous Improvement (CI) process.
• Adhere to the Company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices, reporting appropriately.
• Undertake training and further learning as required for the job and the BCP Safety Recipe.
• Maintain leadership development required learning.
• Flexible approach to working on other shifts.

Required qualifications:

• Experience of CPS processes to reduce/eliminate cost.
• Experience of the BIQ process, reporting defects, root cause analysis.
• Identify with Caterpillar's belief in the value of continuous improvement and a team-based culture.
• Ability to work closely with others, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed objectives.
• A self-motivated individual with the flexibility to deal with individual and team behaviors, able to motivate others with your advice and experience.
• Initiative and strong communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
• Must be flexible and support with extra hours if required.
• Willing to work on a multi-shift pattern.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work through quality issues in a methodical manner.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Previous supervisory experience desirable.
• Experience within a paint plant environment preferred but not essential.

What You Will Get:

Job Title: Team Leader (Paint Plant) - Afternoons

Contract: Permanent

Pay Scale: Starting hourly rate £16.65 progressing through to £18.45 once role triggers are met +20% Shift Allowance when working afternoons.

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vision & Dental schemes and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking.

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Hours: Full Time – 37.50 – Mon 2pm – 23:00pm, Tues – Thu: 2pm – 22:30pm, Fri: 10:45am – 15:45pm.

Travel: Not required

Job Reference: R0000281533

Closing Date: 29th November

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Caterpillar is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.