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.

The Large Structures Value Stream Manager is vital in leading a skilled fabrication team to execute our business plan with a strong emphasis on safety and excellence. This position is responsible for implementing Lean manufacturing strategies that cultivate a secure work environment while driving profitable growth and enhancing product quality. The manager will oversee daily operations to ensure consistent progress toward our goals, focusing on outstanding customer service, workforce development, and continuous process improvements. By effectively reducing costs, inventory, and lead times, this role significantly contributes to our commitment to deliver on promises and maintain high performance throughout the year.

Principal Accountabilities:

The incumbent leads and is held accountable for the following key functions: 

Safety: 

Promote a safe environment through education, awareness, and ownership. Achieve corporate safety objectives for the facility. Conduct accident investigations and implement appropriate actions.

Employee development: 

Oversee a staff comprised of various job classifications. Identify and develop training requirements for each position within the reporting structure. Conduct performance appraisals and plan for merit-based promotions. Facilitate the creation of Individual Development Plans for direct reports. Establish roles, values, and goals for team members.

  

Process improvements:

Sponsor and lead various continuous improvement projects using Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing techniques. Create and maintain a multi-generational project plan (MGPP) to reach the future state maps. Develop current and future state value stream maps for the value stream. Drive continuous improvement to reduce variation, improve quality, decrease cycle time, and increase capacity.

Schedule Execution: 

Ensure 98% or higher on-time delivery to meet customer needs. Develop a strategy to achieve production capacity for annual and long-term sales forecasts. Oversee daily operations within the value stream to ensure business commitments are met.

Cost Management / Reduction: 

Responsible for managing and achieving annual targets, including operational budgets, employee expenses, and capital deployment projects.

Required Skills

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Business, or related fieldAt least 5+ additional years of leadership experience in Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Assembly Proven track record of effective leadership, team building, and continuous improvement.Familiarity with materials management disciplines, including production and inventory control.Ability to manage changing/conflicting priorities and resolve them appropriately.

Desired Skills:

Proven experience in leading and developing leaders across multiple shiftsStrong interpersonal and leadership skillsAbility to create a One Team cultureStrong business and analytical abilityPassionate change leader with high energy and the ability to work effectively across a complex organization.Strong team player who works to make the entire team successful, not bound by strict role descriptions.Strong project management and problem-solving skills

Summary Pay Range:

$123,360.00 - $185,040.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

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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