Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Job Title: Manager: Technical Planning

Salary: £39,000 - £48,000 (Depending on Experience)

Location : Peterborough

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave,

• Up to 10% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

Sponsorship & Relocation is not supported for this role .

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat® and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

ATF is our engine manufacturing plant, where we Assemble, Test and Finish our engines. This includes a wide variety of manufacturing assembly processes, including leak test, hot engine test, painting and an extensive range of assembly controls. The facility consists of 4 assembly tracks, 3 hot test facilities and 6 finish facilities where we final dress the and finish paint the engines.

Job Summary

An exciting position is available within the Assembly, Test and Finish Facility, reporting to the Quality and Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role will be to lead a team of process planners.

The successful candidate for this position will be a dedicated, self-motivated individual who will work in a highly responsive production environment. They will lead a team of skilled individuals who are responsible for the creation and maintenance of Standard Work Instructions and Bill of Process, creation and maintenance of plant layouts in Teamcenter and creation of visual aids and manufacturing fitting instructions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a fast-paced production environment whilst allowing you to leave a legacy of process improvement. You will build your knowledge within Team Centre and operational processes whilst also supporting your team to learn and develop.

Additional Info :

Hybrid work pattern of 3 days in the facility and 2 from home.

What You Will Do:

• Support and guide team of at least 6 through any technical issues regarding Process Planning

• Lead and support business projects, working with cross-functional teams

• Develop team skills within Process Planning

• Work within Teamcenter, MFGpro and MES

• Support resolution to internal and external quality issues

• Standard Work Instruction and process owner of Team Processes, Plugging and Masking, MAPs Changes, Standard Work, Routings

• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineer and Operations team to support any process changes

• Continually drive process improvements within work area

What You Have:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking : Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyse situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Level Working Knowledge includes:

• Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.

• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.

• Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.

• Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.

• Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviours.

Level Working Knowledge includes:

• Delivers helpful feedback that focuses on behaviours without offending the recipient.

• Listens to feedback without defensiveness and uses it for own communication effectiveness.

• Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate.

• Looks for and considers non-verbal cues from individuals and groups.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Level Basic Understanding includes:

• Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.

• Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.

• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.

• Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.

Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Level Working Knowledge includes:

• Provides effective technical solutions to routine functional challenges via sound technical competence, effectively examining implications of events and issues.

• Effectively performs the technical job aspects, continuously building knowledge and keeping up-to-date on technical and procedural job components.

• Applies technical operating and project standards based on achieving excellence in delivered products, technologies and services.

• Applies current procedures and technologies to help resolve technical issues in one's general area of technical competence.

• Helps others solve technical or procedural problems or issues.

The top candidates for this role will display one or both of the following: -

• Strong leadership experience, demonstrating process improvement and team development

• An in-depth knowledge of process planning and operational documentation, either within MFGPro or Teamcenter

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 nearly 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.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI-Hybrid

Posting Dates:

April 26, 2024 - May 12, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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