3rd Shift Quality Manager

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Caterpillar is seeking a 3rd Shift Quality Manager in Sanford this role you will guide a diverse team of Quality Auditors and Product Quality Technicians supporting Operations and driving improvement in the quality of the products we make.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Providing guidance and direction for a team that owns and executes quality audits throughout the production processes incoming quality audits (IQA) CMM lab and calibration processes.
• Setting budget requirements implementing cost saving projects forecasting production needs and ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Implementing/supporting various corporate initiatives such as 5S Lean Manufacturing 6 Sigma Internal Certification etc.
• Supporting development of quality assurance strategies processes guidelines and control plans which assure quality and reliability of manufactured products.
• Leading the development and implementation of corrective action and preventive measures to achieve quality targets.
• Investigating and addressing trends with internal and external non-conformance.
• Leading managing and developing multiple teams team leaders quality specialists and inspectors to assure that quality standards are met.
• Developing and reviewing reports to review with quality assurance production management and engineering personnel to solve quality issues.

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods tools and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Knowledge of the concepts principles and techniques of root cause analysis (RCA); ability to use a structured approach to identify the causes of undesirable consequences in a manufacturing environment and the changes needed to prevent recurrences.
• Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
• Collaborating: Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university OR applicable experience in lieu of a degree
• 3 years of direct leadership experience OR 3 years of proven leadership through projects and initiatives
• A demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of people and collaborate across functional areas in a facility
• A working knowledge of quality management systems
• Project management background
• Demonstrated focus on people quality velocity and cost.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills along with an understanding of how to leverage LEAN principles toward continuous improvement.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Sanford NC.

This 3rd Shift will be Monday- Thursday 730PM-530AM.

There is an 8% shift premium for 3rd Shift

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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