**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. **Role Definition** 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 at the at building KK, in East Peoria, IL. **Responsibilities** + Monitor and improve shop floor safety, identify risks, and aggressively eliminate unsafe processes + Takes full accountability for Quality within assigned value stream. Executes feedback loop to causal parties and drives RCCA. Improves process and human performance for issues directly related to the Assembly function. Leads Built-in-Quality (BIQ) efforts for value stream. + Assures Standard Work and Manufacturing Execution System is strictly followed to meet quality requirements and production schedules + Partners with Scheduling to optimize production plan, adjusts model mix and staff to meet flow and customer requirements + Lead with high standards and accountability; develop workforce and execute disciplinary action when appropriate + Partners with Supply Chain/Logistics to ensure material availability at point of use + Ensures preventive and operator-performed maintenance is conducted according to schedule + Coaches Lean Manufacturing & CPS practices and creates a culture of continuous improvement. Drives problems solving to Quality and Timing defects. + Executes operator training program and builds flexibility by advancing cross training program + Initiates and conducts process improvement dialogs with Team Leads and Team Members + Leads CPS section status reporting and monitors / audits section metrics **Degree Requirement** Degree or equivalent experience desired **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 (Building KK). + This is a **2nd shift** position. + Relocation assistance is **NOT** available for this position + VISA sponsorship is **NOT** available. + This position may require less than 10% travel **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. \#LI #MilitaryMonday #Letsdothework #caterpillarinc #Iamcaterpillar **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_ . 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:** January 10, 2025 - January 19, 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) .