Assembly Team Lead (2nd Shift)

Caterpillar Brazil; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Team Lead for Reman Drivetrain at the West Fargo, ND facility. You will lead a small team, respond to safety issues, and ensure PQVC metrics are met while mentoring staff and driving continuous improvement. Education includes a high school diploma with preferred tech schooling.

Responsibilities include training, acting as a lead in absence, and coordinating with the Section Manager to implement changes and sustain daily operations with quality and safety at the forefront.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-year job related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent; two-year tech school degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Mentor employees and drive metrics accuracy and timeliness.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Train new team members with on-the-job training.
• Fill in for other team members as required and run all operations in area.
• Mentor employees and provide input for reviews.
• Owns area metrics and ensures timely reporting and data updates.
• Participate in PID processes and collaborate with Section Manager on changes.
• Drive continuous improvement ideas and support 5S activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two-year tech school degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MRP/ERP software

SAP knowledge

MS Office

Job description

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.

CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURING

Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high‑quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It’s rewarding work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.

Caterpillar currently has an opening for a Team Lead position supporting Reman Drivetrain located in the West Fargo, ND facility.

The Team Lead supports a team (generally five to ten) as a working team member of the team, filling in for absent team leads or team members and assisting to ensure PQVC metrics are met. Responds to safety issues, Andon signals and identifies quality, staffing and production issues and brings them to the attention of the Section Manager.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Two‑year tech school degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Basic Qualifications: Minimum 3‑year job related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

General Tasks and Responsibilities

• Ensure training for new Team Members with on-the-job training
• Fills in for other Team Members as required (trained and capable of running all operations in the assigned area at a minimum
• Mentor employees and provide input for employee reviews
• Owns metrics for the area and is held accountable for each operation’s metric accuracy and timeliness of the reporting
• Collects data and updates metric boards as needed
• Participates in PID process at the cell level
• Partners with Section Manager in implementation of changes needed to achieve future state value stream map
• Acts as the Section Manager in their absence
• Generates and implements continuous improvement ideas for all ideas related to their assigned area
• Perform Safety Stop Audits and report outs as required
• Any duties or tasks that may be assigned to promote cross training or support for various areas of the shop
• Assists in creating, improving and auditing standard work for accuracy.
• Responds to customer feedback, assists in RCCA’s and passes customer feedback information throughout the organization.
• Drives the stop‑to‑fix policy, ensuring that it is followed as a means of delaying workstation activities for safety, quality, or material related issue.
• Ensures support group involvement in stop‑to‑fix initiatives and response time is meeting the CPS required level.
• Initiates and conducts PID’s at all levels and at the targeted intervals, including appropriate manufacturing and supply chain support organizations and using cell board PQVC data.
• Drives the CI process, including ideas generated and closure rate metrics, and ensures proper escalation when necessary.
• Supports 5S activities and audits 5S performance.
• Drives the cell boards and ensures that they are updated in compliance with the CPS standards and are used as the basis for PID’s.
• Collects data and updates metric boards, monitoring PQVC performance at the cell level and delivers accurate and timely information to the Section Manager.

People Related Tasks and Responsibilities

• Promote a culture based on our Values in Action
• Follow established facility safety policies, safe job procedures and hazardous risk assessments and using the proper Personal Protective equipment for the specific job being performed
• Work with variety of employees throughout the day to effectively communicate needs and to perform job related tasks
• Proven ability to work in a team setting
• Serve as a positive role model and contribute to team effort by supporting all employees in our organization
• Ensure customer requirements are met
• Conduct business with the highest level of honesty and integrity
• Ability to Interface with plant management, supervisors and production personnel

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective decision making, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of changing situations
• Demonstrated strong initiative
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and advance

Background in MRP/ERP software systems as well as MS Office preferred; preference given to candidates with SAP knowledge and product knowledge.

Must possess ability to deal with multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand as needed to perform essential functions of the position
• Ability to periodically walk and/or travel to other areas of the plant and other warehouses as directed
• Ability to use keyboard, reach above shoulder height, below the waist, and lift and file documents throughout the day
• Ability to perform safe execution of repetitive motions
• Ability to repetitively lift and carry up to 35 pounds
• Visual and hearing abilities as appropriate for safe execution of job duties, functions and tasks
• Physical exertion and effort to safely lift, push or pull components or parts

Compensation & Benefits Offered

Hourly Pay Range: $29.19 – $37.15 (salary negotiations to be offered based on skills/experience) 2nd shift will receive an additional 7% night shift premium. 2nd Shift Work Hours: 4:15PM – 2:45AM Monday – Thursday with occasional overtime on Fridays.

80 hours of vacation with an additional 24 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO)

10 Paid holidays

100% 401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employment

Health, dental, vision, & life insurance offered on day 1 of employment

Potential annual performance increase

Clean/safe work environment

Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year (dependent upon business needs)

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre‑employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position: Background Screening, Drug & Alcohol Screening, Post‑Offer Medical Questionnaire – clearance from Corporate Medical.

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. Relocation assistance is not offered for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off‑highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced‑carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range: $29.19 – $37.15 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

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

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

We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.