Job Title
Production Team Leaders (afternoons) CWL
Location
Desford, Leicestershire
Contract
Permanent
Shift
16:30-02:30 Monday to Wednesday, 16:30-02:00 Thursday
Salary
£35,247 starting salary + shift allowance
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays – option to buy or sell
- Production Bonus
- Flexible Buy In Benefits such as Private Medical, Health Care, Dental & Vision scheme and more
- Share Scheme (50% Company Matched)
- Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%)
Responsibilities
- Lead the team to meet daily production goals on safety, quality, velocity and cost targets
- Actively coach, guide and mentor team performance and development
- Carry out daily communications and deploy training programs to upskill teams using lean methodologies
- Lead an inclusive, engaging safety culture
- Proactively resolve issues and generate new ideas for continuous improvement (CI) to improve quality, effectiveness and safety
- Audit and drive defect investigations to ensure high quality product outputs
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive improvements within the assembly processes
- Proactively plan and cover team members’ absences daily
Qualifications
- Good understanding of assembly operations practices and process
- Experience of the Manufacturing Quality process, reporting defects and root cause analysis
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Highly organized and keen attention to detail
- Self‑motivated, flexible and able to influence others with advice and experience
- Must be flexible and support extra hours if required and willing to work on a multi‑shift pattern
What You May Have
- Previous people development and performance management experience
- Six Sigma / Project management
Company Overview
Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in construction and mining equipment, building a better world through innovation and sustainable initiatives. The Building Construction Products (BCP) division employs more than 9,000 employees and produces a range of small construction machines and attachments.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
