Section Manager 3

Caterpillar Inc.

5 days onsite
8-10 years shop floor experience
Machining knowledge of crankcases and connecting rods
Familiarity with fanuc, siemens, and mazatrol controls
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Section Manager with extensive shop floor experience to oversee production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical aptitude, strategic planning experience, and proficiency in manufacturing processes, particularly in machining

Job Summary

  • The Section Manager is responsible for monitoring shop floor safety, eliminating unsafe operations, and ensuring a clean product environment.
  • This role requires determining processing needs, managing workforce priorities, and implementing corporate initiatives like 5S and Lean Manufacturing to drive efficiency.
  • Candidates must possess a mechanical aptitude with specific machining knowledge of crankcases, heads, and connecting rods alongside SAP proficiency.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 82

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Section Manager with extensive shop floor experience to oversee production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical aptitude, strategic planning experience, and proficiency in manufacturing processes, particularly in machining.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8-10 years shop floor experience
  • Machining knowledge of crankcases and connecting rods
  • Familiarity with Fanuc, Siemens, and Mazatrol controls
  • SAP proficiency for material transactions
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma implementation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical thinking skills
  • Strategic performance management techniques
  • Team motivation and conflict resolution
  • Willingness to work overtime and alternate shifts

Key Requirements

  • College degree or equivalent required
  • 8-12 years supervisory experience desirable
  • Thorough knowledge of CPS processes and machine shop operations

Work Rights

Not specified

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