Assembly Production Manager
Caterpillar, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire
Assembly Production Manager
£45000
Caterpillar, Earl Shilton, Leicestershire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 5 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 831d9d8630c645b2b8ddb2d81b7c3992
Full Job Description
- Guide, develop and mentor the production team with a focus on open communication ensuring that all team members feel respected, provided with regular feedback and learning opportunities, encourage innovation and create a pipeline of future talent.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by implementing lean manufacturing principles and engaging employees at all levels to identify and solve operational challenges.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and use data to drive decision-making, adjust plans, and improve overall efficiency and product quality.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain a safe working environment.
- Foster a culture of inclusivity and teamwork, recognising the importance of diversity of thought and encouraging team members to develop their skills and reach their full potential., People: Lead, motivate, evaluate, and recognise employees. Understanding the skills and experience of the team to highlight gaps and/or training/development needs and builds high performing teams and talent pipelines.
- Talent Management: Actions processes on recruiting, leading, motivating, evaluating, developing and rewarding people. Transforms resistance into support and supports those needing development.
- Manufacturing Operations: Communicates across departments to ensure a smooth workflow. Proactively reviews daily operations to ensure production targets and forecasts are achieved.
- Safety : Proactive in managing safety standards and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Foster psychological safety and team engagement, ensuring open communication and collaboration across diverse groups.
- Process Improvement: Evaluates production methods and maintains focus, with team input, on promoting the continuous improvement of processes and products utilising lean, Six Sigma and drive innovation. What You May Have:
- Successful, progressive career in a high-volume environment Telephone Interviews wc 21 October and on-site face to face interviews wc 28 October Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
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 successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the skills they have by working with a variety of different functional areas, allowing them to develop their understanding of the wider business requirements. Becoming a member of a skilled, diverse and inclusive team that will provide a good foundation for future career development within Caterpillar. Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, up to Bonus, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to dental & health care plans, EV car lease etc.