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Company Name: Caterpillar
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Career Area: Operations
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.
JOB PURPOSE To assist the Section Manager in leading team members, coordinating and delegating workflow and overseeing day to day operation of area; promoting cooperative team relationships, establishing and modifying priorities, gathering metrics, generating reports, overseeing work for multiple job classifications, etc. THIS POSITION DIRECTLY SUPPORTS THE EHS DEPARTMENT AND INCLUDES A VARIETY OF TASKS AND DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH SAFETY AND LEAN PRACTICES WITHIN THE FACILITY.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: - Under the direction of EHS manager, recommends changes in plant and warehouse new and existing equipment to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
- Applies knowledge of health and safety engineering processes and practices to identify the root cause and mitigate hazards and risks.
- Leads the safety culture to support best practice sharing, identifying and resolving safety concerns and making improvements.
- Engages employees to lead a safety-first culture and accomplish safety performance objectives and targets.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements, and corporate safety systems.
- Regularly lead problem-solving events to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements, and corporate safety systems.
- Occasionally utilizing heavy equipment, reach trucks, sit-down forklifts and overhead cranes.
- Occasionally perform material handling and warehousing functions as required.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work OT when required.
- Lead team meetings guiding daily priorities and change management.
- Demonstrating safety excellence and enforcing safety policies and procedures.
- Continuously managing training matrix to ensure team flexibility.
Essential Job Functions: - Occasionally lift parts up to 35 pounds individually or 70 pound as team lift.
- Occasional bending, reaching and squatting while performing tasks.
- Consistent usage of required PPE for task being performed.
- Work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures.
- Standing and/or sitting at a desk while performing tasks.
Basic and/or Desired Qualifications
may include, but are not limited to: - Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in mathematical and analytical skills.
- Working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power point, and Access.
- Good attendance record.
- Ability to maintain accurate and complete records.
Top candidates will also have: - Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing or logistics operation.
- Demonstrated Lean Manufacturing experience.
- Familiarity with OSHA 1910 CFR.
- Experience with Job Hazard Assessments.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
Caterpillar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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 .
Posting Dates: 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.
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