Manager Production

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Job Description for - Section Manager – Engine Assy & Test shop

Caterpillar’s Section Managers lead teams and supervise people in manufacturing sections to maximize efficiency in quality, velocity and cost.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Basic knowledge of Engine functioning, engine parts, assembly processes & Test processes.

Basic knowledge & operation awareness of Engine Assy process equipment’s, instruments & tool, tooling’s.

Knowledge & awareness of new technology in assembly procedure & technology. Initiation & developments of new paint related customer requirement

Initiate & conduct Process improvement dialogue at section, cell levels.

Daily meeting with TL for production and manpower planning.

Variable Period & labour cost monitoring & Control

Control the PQVC requirements & Driving root cause analysis, identification and resolution of waste ( safety, quality , velocity and cost)..

Drives the CI process, including ideas generated and closure rate metrics and ensure proper escalation when necessary.

Manages the metrics cascade, timeline & accuracy of the metrics and drive the PDCA process & BIQ culture.

Monitor and improve shop floor safety, aggressively eliminating unsafe processes; 
Knowledge and awareness of hazardous chemicals storage and handling and safety measures.

Assures fixtures, tooling and processes are followed to meet production schedules; 
Determines priorities and sequences jobs; 
Schedules and prioritizes constrained resources, and adjusts staff to meet flow and customer requirements; 
Determines and executes disciplinary action when appropriate. 

Ensures production indirect materials , tool, tooling is timely procured and distributed to meet production schedules. 
Increases production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste elimination; 
Ensures preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule; 
Implements,
Actively deploys section value stream improvements; 
Practices and teaches CPS Guiding Principles; 
Initiates and conducts process improvement dialogs with Team Leads and Team Members; 
Drives root cause corrective action projects and continuous improvement; 
Knowledge, awareness of ISO 14001, 45001 & QMS 9001 requirement from paint processes,
Leads the generation, implementation and training of standard work procedures.

Identifying & completing cost saving opportunities from Paint production processes

Required Qualifications:
* University or technical school degree in a Manufacturing-related degree; 
* Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts; and 
* Good language, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

*Minimum on 4+years Hands on / relevant experience is mandatory.

Desired Qualifications:
* Previous experience leading teams and supervising people; 
* Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment; 
* Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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