Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

Job Description:

In the role of the Assembly Training Manager you will oversee and coordinate the activities of the facility assembly training program.
 

Responsibilities/Job Duties

Preparing, maintaining, and updating documentation related to operating procedures and safety and quality standards; ensuring all training processes meet desired safety and quality standards. Supervising and directing the daily activities of assembly trainees and assembly trainers: assigning tasks, ensuring coordination between classroom training and OJT assignments, ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance. Training new hires, managing scheduling and work conflicts, monitoring safety, and promoting internal communication to create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
 

Top Candidates Will have:

Extensive experience with supervision of production employeesBachelor’s degree Strong communication skills Strong understanding of LEAN processes

What Skills You Will have:

Talent Management:

Delegates tasks to the right people in managing a program or a group of people. Explains processes on hiring, leading, motivating, evaluating, developing and rewarding people.Coordinates work schedules and workloads for employees. Transforms resistance into support and turns poor performers into team players.Applies standard procedures and policies in the operation of talent management.

Manufacturing Operations:

Monitors organizational adherence to policies and procedures. Facilitates communications across departments to ensure a smooth workflow in the plant or facility. Evaluates the risks and safety hazards present in manufacturing operations. Recommends key industry benchmarks of manufacturing operations and relates to own organization. Supervises daily operations to ensure production targets and forecasts are achieved. Employs tools and techniques for anticipating demand and assuring capacity.

Manufacturing Safety:

Consults on the use of new tools and techniques for safety protection. Performs safety inspections to assure compliance with OSHA requirements. Designs and implements emergency response processes and procedures. Promotes workplace safety among supervisors and workers; communicates safety rules and regulations. Assesses and reports unusual or new safety hazards or violations; initiates corrective action. Ensures that all employees and contractors comply with relevant safety policies and regulations.

Production Training:

Prepares lesson plans and materials for upcoming training sessions. Documents the production process and writes user manuals detailing production machinery operation. Instructs staff in the basic set-up and operation of production machinery. Schedules and executes training sessions for production employees. Maintains records documenting employees' successful completion of production training programs.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Decatur, IL

Domestic relocation assistance is available

Travel will be up to 10%

Sponsorship is not available

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

Competitive Base SalaryAnnual incentive bonus plan*Medical, dental, and vision coveragePaid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)401k savings planHealth savings account (HSA)Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short and long-term disability coverageLife InsurancePaid parental leaveHealthy Lifestyle ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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Posting Dates:

November 8, 2024 - November 17, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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