Career Area: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Job Description: GROUP MANAGER 3 Lafayette, Indiana Relocation Assistance Available BUILD WHAT MATTERS Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) product teams deliver world class products across commercial and machine markets that bring the best value to our customers while achieving business commitments. We are currently looking for a Group Manager to join our talented team in Lafayette, IN. Caterpillar’s Group Manager 3 position is responsible for leading day-to-day operations for multiple value streams in an Assembly manufacturing environment to ensure the safe maximization of efficiency in quality, velocity, and cost. This position initiates corrective actions to overcome impediments causing delays in the Panels, 3500 Main Line and Assembly Cells, and C175 Assembly areas. JOB DUTIES: Principle Activities include: Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations/behaviors and ensure a safe and clean production environment within the Assembly area. Ensure processes are followed to meet quality standards. Monitors quality metrics and intervenes when necessary. Contribute to the total manufacturing effort by directing and controlling several operations from manufacturing, assembly, and shipping of assembled components. Ensures production schedules can be met in a Lean Manufacturing environment to satisfy assembly line and assembly parts schedule requirements. Initiates action to prevent a manufacturing and assembly line shut down by authorizing overtime and informing maintenance personnel of priorities, alerting Assembly planning to manufacturing process changes, etc. Strive to maintain high performance while minimizing costs. Analyzes burden and efficiency data to isolate problems and improve performance and costs. Performs on-going evaluation of work loads and assists Section Managers in solving problems related to safety, quality, work effort, company policy, cost drivers and general overall engagement. Develop detailed near-term and long-term production plans. Creates cost control targets for assigned area and offers constructive recommendations on the selection and promotion of personnel to fill openings. Own Safety, CPS and BIQ initiatives, making sure established processes are followed, improvements are investigated, worked and implemented, best practices are established, and roadblocks are eliminated. Initiate and conducts process improvement dialogs with Section Managers, Team Leads and Team Members with a strong focus on growth and development in a data driven environment. Drives root cause analysis and utilizes ICA’s and PCA’s resolution on all forms of loss, i.e., safety, quality, production. This position will be responsible for a three-shift operation and has direct responsibility for first shift operations. Coordination of material, equipment, manpower (both full-time and agency) and quality rests with this position. Work direction, problem solving and coordination with support departments is a major responsibility and will be the key to successfully meeting schedule requirements. Basic Qualifications: Must have at least a four-year college degree in a field related to Engineering, Business, or Manufacturing. Must have eight years of experience with a strong understanding of processes related to Order to Delivery operations. Must be a strong communicator with strong leadership and managerial skills and the ability to direct a diverse team of people to ensure divisional goals are met. Requires change management and innovative critical thinking skills in a competitive large engine industry. Incumbent works in a collaborative manner and ensures engagement of teams/workforce to create a positive culture. Prior 6 Sigma and NPI experience is highly desirable. Top Candidates will also have: Cross functional experience that includes Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Assembly, Quality, and NPI. Demonstrated ability to lead in fast paced environments in accordance with Caterpillar’s Values and Actions. Effective motivational skills, a high degree of initiative and a strong client/customer focus as demonstrated with prior leadership of teams in a manufacturing or assembly environment. Additional Information: Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN. Relocation assistance is available for this position. Your road to fulfillment is built through a Caterpillar career. As part of the talented Caterpillar team, you discover the satisfaction of working for a global leader that is making sustainable progress possible. Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, 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 is available for this position. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.