Quality Team Leader (Paint) - Days

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. 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.

As a Team Leader, you will lead and co-ordinate members of the quality team in the Paint Quality Department driving back defects and ensuring the customer receives a defect-free product.

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, communicate to appropriate departments/personnel and at daily start of shift meetings.
• Record defect information in detail to the quality gate visual management boards/management systems.
• Clearly communicate defects to Paint Operations and Assembly functions 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.
• Standard Work / Training - Maintain the skills matrix for the team to 100% versatility, 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 analyse 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 and 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 varying shifts when required (training, holiday/sickness cover).

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.
• Possess a good understanding of paint practices and knowledge of paint related specifications.
• As a team member, the ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed objectives.
• A self-motivated individual, with the flexibility to deal with individual and team behaviours, you should be 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.
• Knowledge of Paint Processes.

What You Will Get:

Job Title: Quality Team Leader (Paint) - Days

Contract: Permanent

Pay Scale: £33,890 rising to £37,500 once competent

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, Caterpillar Advantage website.

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Hours: Full Time – 37.50 – Mon – Thu: 0630 – 1530, Fri: 0630 – 1000. + DDWP

Travel: Not required

Job Reference: R0000287385

Closing Date: 29th January

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 and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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.

Posting Dates:

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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