Assembly Team Lead - 2nd shift

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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.

Your Work Shapes Our World

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. Join us.

Want to build YOUR career?! LOOK at Caterpillar! We are looking for candidates just like you that want to build more than machines.  This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock, AR team as a Team Lead on our 2nd shift team earning day ONE benefits and a starting wage of $25.75/hour PLUS 7% shift differential.

This position works under general supervision to assemble/test parts, components, or systems for wheel loaders and motor graders according to the specified work orders. This position is for the assembly line at the North Little Rock, AR site.

Pay Rate and Schedule:

• The position includes a starting wage of $25.75/hour and a comprehensive benefit program!

• Openings available on 2ndt shift: Monday – Friday, 3 pm – 11 pm. Overtime opportunities may be available on a voluntary basis based on business needs and with leader prior authorization.

As a Team Lead at Caterpillar, you will work in an environment that supports excellence. You will lead your team in efforts to support continuous improvement. This position works under general supervision, coordinates, oversees and monitors activities within a specific factory function in Assembly. This person will report to a Section Manger.

• Knowledge of assembly procedures, standard work schedules, quality requirements and build requirements in assigned work area.

• Uses various tools provided in the work area to perform assembly duties and may include the use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs.

• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

• Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, Standard Work and Built in Quality.

• Keeps work area in a clean and orderly condition.

• Must meet deadlines.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work.

• Contributing team member.

• Train new and develop existing employees.

• Liaison between team members and section managers.

• First point of contact for questions related to employee job functions.

• Performance of administrative functions and may be accountable for daily team PQVC metric boards.

• May provide input on schedule/build adjustments

• May communicate with cross-functional leaders.

• Relies on independent decision-making and problem solving to complete job tasks.

• Communicate potential build schedule, inventory or manpower issues and solutions to section manager.

Basic Qualifications

Resume Required

Must have an “Expected” or greater level of performance

Previous experience in machine assembly experience

Experience working with lean manufacturing principles such as following standard work, continuous improvement, eliminating waste, 5S and BIQ

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods

Ability to perform repetitive operations

Ability to live up to 35 lbs.

Top Candidates will also have

• Further vocational and/or college education

• Intermediate proficiency (Basic skills/knowledge. Capable of functioning independently) in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Previous Leadership experience

• Advance problem solving/troubleshooting ability and root cause corrective action

• Ability to multitask

• Ability to read/write and interpret documents and follow standard work instructions

• Ability to retain and transfer knowledge to others

• Ability to operate/drive