Quality and Continuous Improvement Team Lead

Caterpillar Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Alpharetta, GA is seeking a production team leader to guide daily priorities, coach operators, and drive safety and quality on the shop floor.

You will work with operations, quality and engineering to plan inspections, review changes, and implement standard work. Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience and ability to guide a team on priorities.
• Adaptability to learn new processes quickly in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to train others and solve problems on the shop floor.
• Strong leadership and communication skills for cross-functional work.
• Ability to influence and motivate a team through Our Values in Action.
• At least six months in current role to bid on this job (HR approval pending).
• Advanced proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of electrical assembly drawings, wiring schematics and GD&T requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and safety.
• Monitor department to ensure safe work practices and PPE usage.
• Manage daily priorities and coordinate work to ensure efficient production.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and engineering to plan and inspect activities.
• Review and approve engineering changes, drawings, and specifications.
• Promote standard work and coach employees on processes and expectations.
• Train staff on procedures and quality expectations on the shop floor.
• Serve as main liaison between production, quality, and leadership.
• Address quality issues, nonconformances and root-cause actions.
• Lead continuous improvement and safety initiatives in the department.
• Prepare records, reports and certificates; provide performance feedback.
• Support training opportunities and process gap identification for leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Adaptability

Training others

Communication

Team motivation

GD&T knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

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.

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.

About The Electric Power Division

Caterpillar’s Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back‑up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world‑class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

What You Will Do

• Adhere to our core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and safety.
• Monitor department to ensure employees are working safely at all times and using necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Manage the team’s daily priorities and coordinate and sequence work assignments within the department to ensure smooth flow and optimum production efficiency.
• Work closely with operations personnel and use quality tools to plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee daily inspection activities.
• Perform daily inspection activities in the absence of other inspectors.
• Understand customer specifications, engineering drawings, and company quality requirements.
• Review and approve engineering changes, drawings, and specifications as assigned.
• Review and approve operating procedures within assigned value stream.
• Promote standard work and process discipline by coaching employees on expectations, identifying gaps in execution, and reinforcing consistent practices across the department.
• Assist in the training of employees on processes and procedures by identifying training needs on the shop floor and coaching team members through quality and process expectations.
• Serve as a key point of contact between production employees, quality, manufacturing engineering, and leadership to communicate concerns, elevate issues, and support timely resolution.
• Partner with employees to address quality‑related issues, including nonconformances, recurring trends, containment needs, root cause activity, and corrective action follow‑through to help prevent repeat defects and improve overall quality performance.
• Lead and support root cause and corrective action activities by gathering information from the shop floor, validating process concerns, and helping ensure actions are sustained.
• Take ownership of continuous improvement activities within the department, including identifying opportunities, coordinating cleanup and organization efforts, and driving follow‑through to support safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Prepare various records, reports, procedures, and certificates as assigned.
• Provide feedback to leadership on employee performance, training opportunities, process gaps, and improvement needs observed during daily operations.

What You Will Have

• Previous leadership experience
• Adaptability and the ability to learn new processes quickly
• Demonstrated ability to train others and solve problems
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to positively influence and motivate a team through a strong commitment to Our Values in Action
• Must have at least six months of accumulated service time in current position to be eligible to bid on this job unless HR approval has been granted
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Advanced working knowledge of electrical assembly drawings, wiring schematics, and inspection techniques; proficiency in interpreting engineering specifications and GD&T requirements is required.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with switchgear or electrical equipment assembly.
• Knowledge of UL, IPC standards
• Certified IPC Specialist (CIS)

Shift

• Monday - Thursday (5:00 AM - 3:30 PM) with opportunity to work overtime

Additional Details

• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants.

Summary Pay Range

$26.00 - $33.80

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

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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
• These benefits also apply to part‑time employees

Posting Dates

September 21, 2026 - October 5, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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