Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

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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.

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Caterpillar is seeking a Facility Quality Manager in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will be responsible for teams overseeing all quality organizations which includes quality production processes, Incoming Quality Audits (IQA), CQMS & BIQ process, calibration processes, quality engineering, root cause corrective action and 0 & 2 months in service (0 & 2MIS) field quality.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Champion a culture of quality within the team and process partners

• Set goals and assist team in meeting quality goals/standards.

• Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification, BIQ, etc.

• Set budget requirements, cost savings projects, forecasting production needs and ensuring quality standards are maintained.

• Develop plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and workforce to achieve manufacturing cost, quality, and inventory management target.

• Promote the development of people through continued education, employee involvement, increased responsibility, and ergonomics.

• Support new product introduction.

Additionally, you will impact LEAN by:

• Owning the Continuous Improvement process, making sure new ideas are generated, worked, and implemented, and any roadblocks are eliminated.

• Coaching process improvement dialogs with Senior Production Managers, Production Managers, Team Leads and Team Members.

• Defining and ensuring adherence to quality processes.

• Developing detailed near-term and long-term production support plans.

• Driving root cause analysis and resolution on all forms of loss, i.e., safety, quality, velocity.

• Performing periodic audits for safety behavior, 5S, standard work, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

• Ensuring daily production support requirements.

• Built-in Quality (BIQ) Process Oversight:

• As part of the Quality Management responsibilities, you will oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of the Built-in Quality (BIQ) process within the facility.

• Leading the BIQ Strategy: Develop and implement strategies that ensure quality is integrated into each stage of the production process, with an emphasis on defect prevention and process standardization.

• Managing the BIQ Team: Provide leadership and direction to the team responsible for executing BIQ processes, ensuring they adhere to best practices and quality standards.

• Empowering Operators: Ensure that operators are empowered to stop production when quality issues arise, promoting a culture of accountability and defect prevention.

• Collaboration Across Departments: Work closely with cross-functional teams to align BIQ processes with production and engineering goals, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Monitoring Key Metrics: Track BIQ performance metrics such as Defects per Unit (DPU) and First Pass Yield (FPY), ensuring that goals are met and continuous improvement is maintained.

• Training and Development: Ensure that team members are trained on BIQ principles, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the facility.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Quality Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools, and techniques for Quality Risk Management; ability to implement the quality assurance process of assessment, control, communication, and review of risks to the quality of products.

• Influencing : Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Progressive career growth in Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, or related fields that includes leading people.

• A degree in a manufacturing or business degree

• A demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of people 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 skill along with deep knowledge of how to leverage LEAN principles toward continuous improvement.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC.

Domestic relocation assistance is available.

Sponsorship is not available.

How we support you (Employee benefits)

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career including the potential to advance your career into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing positions. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a very generous yearly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacations and paid holidays (Prorated based on hire date). Safety is a top priority at Caterpillar, we provide all necessary personal protective equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, uniform shirts, and pants.

The power of everyone

At Caterpillar, we believe that each person is unique and valued. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the community where we live and work. To learn more about Caterpillar please visit: www.Caterpillar.com

Relocation is available for this position.

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:

October 3, 2024 - October 10, 2024

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.

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