**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** At Caterpillar, we are working to help our customers build a better world. We would not be the Caterpillar we are today without the exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people who get the job done. This is your chance to help us make progress possible around the world – for our customers, for growing communities and for every member of our team. We are looking for an organized self-starter to join our team as a 2nd shift Section Manager in LPSD for Heat Treat and Bevel Gears at building KK, in East Peoria, IL. As a section manager, you will be leading a group of operators to drive improvement in a very dynamic and exciting work environment. You will have up to 25+ direct report team members. **Responsibilities** + Monitor and improve shop floor safety, aggressively eliminating unsafe processes + 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 material is procured and distributed to meet production schedules + Increases production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste elimination utilizing LEAN principles + Ensures preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule + Implements, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification, and others + Evaluates, assess, identifies, and leads the deployment of workforce training + Actively deploys 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 + Leads section status reporting and monitors / audits section metrics + Leads the creation, implementation, and training of standard work procedures **Degree & Shift Requirements** + Degree or equivalent manufacturing supervisory experience of 3+ years + Must be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternate shifts **Top Candidates will also have** + Prior leadership experience + Strong customer focus and ability to influence and lead hourly direct reports + Proficiency with Microsoft office 365 + Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers + Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills + Previous manufacturing or heat treat operations experience + Experience with Lean manufacturing + Project management skills + Ability to analyze and interpret various types of data to make informed decisions **Skill Descriptors** Analytical Thinking: _Level Extensive Experience_ Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Process Improvement: _Level Extensive Experience_ Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services. Manufacturing Operations: _Level Extensive Experience_ Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products. Manufacturing Safety: _Level Extensive Experience_ Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site. **Additional Information** + This position closes on 1/17/2025 @ 11:59 pm + The location for this position is East Peoria, IL Bldg KK + This position requires working 2nd shift + Relocation assistance is not available for this position + This position may require less than 10% travel **Employee Benefit Details** 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 a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). **Final Details** Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. **Summary Pay Range:** $87,480.00 - $131,280.00 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_ . **Posting Dates:** January 6, 2025 - January 17, 2025 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .