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*career area*:manufacturing*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*oversees and directs daily plant operations including production and manufacturing, maintenance, engineering support, safety and regulatory compliance.
*responsibilities*- overseeing programs and practices for hiring, performance management and developing/training the personnel that perform and support the plant operating functions.- directing all aspects of manufacturing operations for the plant or facility in order to produce cost-effective, timely and high-quality products in a safe, secure and sanitary working environment.- managing development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems, and other operating infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives.- directing development of production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations; monitoring process and personnel performance of scheduled work activities to remove operating impediments and achieve established operating goals.
*skill descriptors*budgeting*:- uses organization's preferred budgeting software tools.- compares planned budgets vs. actual expenditures, identifies, reports, and explains variances.- works with business managers to create appropriate budget amounts.- participates in developing budget adjustment procedures and practices.- evaluates past business decisions and associated budgetary considerations and impact.
*quality management*:- interprets results of quantitative and statistical tools and explains results to others.- communicates key benefits of a quality management process.- conducts and directs quality reviews.- develops expertise in quality assurance tools, techniques, and standards.- develops quality assurance processes based on six sigma, iso 9000- develops programs for motivating employees to meet or exceed quality goals.
*planning and organizing*:- optimizes time, tools, and resources to achieve desired results.- manages links among multiple projects and anticipates the impact of the project's outcome on all concerned.- synthesizes pertinent information to plan a course of action.- documents plans with clear objectives, action steps, accountabilities, resource requirements and timelines.- tracks successes in order to establish processes viewed as effective for the entire enterprise.
*performance management*:- plays a leading role in designing individual and team reward and recognition systems