Manager Production

Caterpillars 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, assy processes & Test processes.
• Basic knowledge & operation awareness of Engine Assy process equipments, instruments & tool, toolings.
• Knowledge & awareness of new technology in assy procedure & technology. Initiation & developments of new paint related customer requirement
• Initiate & conduct Process improvement dailouge at section, cell levels.
• Daily meeting with TL for production amd 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.

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.