Production Team Leader

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Desford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction equipment leader is seeking a Production Team Leader in Desford, England. The candidate will lead the team to achieve production goals while fostering a safety-focused culture. Key responsibilities include coaching team members, driving quality improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of assembly operations and excellent communication skills. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Production Bonus

Share Scheme (50% Company Matched)

Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%)

Free Car Parking

Caterpillar Benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of assembly operations practices and processes.
• Experience in reporting defects and root cause analysis.
• Ability to work closely with others to achieve goals.
• Self-motivated with the ability to influence others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
• Flexible and willing to work extra hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to meet daily production goals.
• Coach and mentor team performance and development.
• Deploy training programs using lean methodologies.
• Promote an inclusive safety culture.
• Resolve issues and generate new ideas for improvement.
• Conduct audits and drive defect investigations.
• Collaborate with teams to improve assembly processes.
• Plan and cover team members' absences.

Skills

Assembly operations understanding

Built In Quality process experience

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Career Area: Operations

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.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team to meet the daily production goals on safety, quality, velocity and cost targets

• Actively coach, guide and mentor your team’s performance and development

• Carry out daily communications and deploy training programs to upskill teams using lean methodologies

• To lead an inclusive, engaging safety culture

• Proactively resolve issues and generate new ideas for your assigned area using the Continuous Improvement (CI) process to improve quality, effectiveness and safety

• Audit and drive defect investigations to ensure high quality product outputs

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements within the assembly processes

• Proactively plan and cover team members absences daily

What you can demonstrate

• Possess a good understanding of assembly operations practices and processes

• Experience of the Built In Quality process, reporting defects and root cause analysis

• As a team member the ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed goals

• Self-motivated, with the flexibility to deal with independent and team behaviours, you should be able to motivate and influence others with your advice and experience

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal to be confident to squash behaviours not in line with our company values

• Highly organised and a keen attention to detail

• Must be flexible and support extra hours if required and willing to work on a multi shift pattern

What you may have

• Previous people development and performance management experience

• 6 Sigma / Project management

Details

Job Title: Production Team Leader

Salary: Starting £33,890 rising when role triggers are met to £37,500

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Production Bonus, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Benefits scheme

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Hours: Full Time – 37.50

Travel: Not required

CATERPILLAR

Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world, we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

What will Caterpillar do for you?

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. Your power is our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

Posting Dates: September 17, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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