Production Team Leader

Location: Desford

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** Career Area:
** Operations
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* 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.
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* The Opportunity:

** As a
** Team Leader
** on the Compact Wheel Loader (CWL) product line, you’ll lead and support a production team building our world‐class machines. You’ll keep the line running safely, smoothly and to standard, making sure your team has what they need to deliver quality work on time.
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* What You Will Do:

*** Lead the shift and daily targets:
Run start‐up meetings, set priorities, and keep your team focused on hitting Safety, People, Quality, Velocity and Cost goals.
* Keep production running smoothly:
Allocate tasks, respond to issues quickly, and remove blockers so the CWL Loader line builds safely, to standard and on schedule.
* Champion safe working practices:
Carry out safety checks and audits, challenge unsafe behaviours, and complete required safety training to lead by example.
* Develop your people:
Coach and support team members, handle day‐to‐day queries, and maintain an accurate skills matrix aiming for 100% versatility.
* Maintain and improve standards:
Keep standard work updated, support 5S, and help resolve defects to maintain high build quality.
* Drive continuous improvement:
Generate CI ideas, lead simple root‐cause actions, and participate in Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIWs) to improve Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost.
** NB:
The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting. Please clearly show on your CV how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
**** What You Can Demonstrate:**
* ** Assembly/Production Knowledge:
** Understands build processes, standard work and defect reporting so the CWL line stays stable and productive.
* ** Quality Awareness:
** Able to report issues clearly and support simple root‐cause investigation to protect right‐first‐time build.
* ** Team working & Communication:
** Works well with others, communicates clearly and confidently challenges behaviours not in line with our values.
* ** Self‐Motivation & Adaptability:
** Able to adapt to changing priorities, support the team when needed and maintain strong organisation and attention to detail.
** What You May Have:
*** Proactively looks to build team capability through clear feedback, support and development conversations.
* Consistently applies this training to complete structured safety checks and put effective controls in place.
* Draws on this knowledge to follow production processes correctly and keep build standards high.
* Actively uses these tools to analyse data, solve problems and drive continuous improvement.
** Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
**** Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business
**** What You Will Get
** The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on the skills they have by working with a variety of different functional areas, allowing them to develop their understanding of the wider business requirements. Becoming a member of a skilled, diverse and inclusive team that will provide a good foundation for future career development within Caterpillar.
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* Job Title:

** Assembly Production Team Leader
** Salary:** £35,200 starting salary
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* Location:

** Desford, Leicestershire
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* Contract:

** Permanent
* * Benefits**: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays – option to buy or sell, Production Bonus, Flexible Buy In Benefits such as Private Medical, Health Care, Dental & Vision scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension…