Job Description

Career Area: Manufacturing: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.Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar IncWhen 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.Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Manager Facilities Engineering to join our Global Financial Services Division.
This position is responsible for ensuring necessary maintenance is provided to keep the facility, machine tools, and equipment in operating condition. Due to the critical urgency of equipment uptime and the facilities combination of fabrication, large scale machining, painting, assembly, and distribution operations, considerable emphasis is placed on preventive maintenance and expeditious emergency repairs. Although organizations may vary, the following positions typically report to this position: Plant Engineering Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance Specialist, and Facility Operations Specialist.The preference for this role is to be based out of Chennai - Brigade World Trade Center, India.What you will doJob Roles and Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for ensuring necessary maintenance is provided to keep the facility, machine tools, and equipment in operating condition.

• Due to the critical urgency of equipment uptime and the facilities combination of fabrication, large scale machining, painting, assembly, and distribution operations, considerable emphasis is placed on preventive maintenance and expeditious emergency repairs. Incumbent supervises a staff of supervisors responsible for maintenance, machine repair, building maintenance, utilities, machine cleaning and sanitation services.

• Services performed in these functional areas include:
• operation of and repair to all electrical, water, compressed air, sewage, air conditioning, heating and ventilating systems; maintenance of boilers, cranes, hoists, and table saws; repair of roofs, roads and parking lots; automotive repair to fork lifts, scooters and trucks; and cleaning of process systems wash and rinse booths.

• Establishes maintenance schedules for the above.

• Works with staff engineers to coordinate the installation of electrical, mechanical, material handling systems and miscellaneous equipment and the rearrangement and modification of the facility.

• Contacts operating divisions to coordinate and schedule maintenance work to assure a minimum of interruption to production.

• Directs, through the staff, emergency and preventive maintenance repairs for operational support of the entire facility.

• Provides planning direction regarding equipment condition and identifies potential equipment replacement needs. Monitors essential replacement parts for equipment and coordinates OEM support interactions.

• Coordinates activities of the staff to minimize interruptions of critical operations.

• Develops overall maintenance schedule priorities.

• Provides general maintenance line-up for work schedules on all three shifts.

• Supports all maintenance activities.

• Oversee the management of the office and facility layouts. Involves overseeing the management of staff and contracted engineers who do design work for capital and expensed projects.

• For those facilities represented by a union, handles grievance procedures through the second step.
• Keeps facility management informed of special problems and status of maintenance projects and recommends changes to improve maintenance procedures.
• The position manages a work unit of primarily management/professional employees where monitoring and reviewing work of subordinates is required as well as training, developing and mentoring.

• The position is responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of subordinates.

• Typical internal customers include employees from two or more work groups in a Division.

• The position\'s primary customers are internal.

• The position is challenged to carefully evaluate problems and review a large number of possible solutions before selecting one option.

• Problems may be complex and can require the incumbent to develop solutions.

• The incumbent sets priorities and establishes a work plan in order to complete broadly defined assignments and achieve desired results.

• Impacts key quality goals including Customer Satisfaction, Continuous Improvement, Timeliness, Accuracy, Efficiency, Cost Savings, Process Quality, Part Quality, Internal Quality Certification, ISO 9000 Certification, etc.

• The position monitors and reports on key quality measures for the measure(s) stated.

What you will have

• This position requires an engineering or manufacturing background plus familiarity with company manufacturing facilities, processes, and equipment.

• The position typically requires a college or university degree or equivalent experience.

• In addition, 7-12 years of progressively responsible job-related experience are typically required.

• Knowledge of shop operations and maintenance procedures is required.

• Requires an extensive knowledge of maintenance and repair operations and procedures and a good understanding of machining, fabrication, assembly and painting operations.

• Experience in many skilled trades. Staff and supervisory assignments in maintenance, repair, and related areas.

• Good human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department.

Skills desired:Manufacturing Application Systems : Knowledge of company and industry databases and applications used in a manufacturing environment; ability to operate, maintain and update these systems.
Level Extensive Experience:

• Participates in evaluation, selection and integration of third-party manufacturing applications.
• Participates in developing or enhancing manufacturing applications and subsystems.
• Addresses software and application requirements while ensuring regulatory compliance and reporting.
• Evaluates opportunities and challenges of integrating existing and new applications.
• Compares and analyzes competitors\' manufacturing systems environments.
• Monitors high-level data flows between the various information systems.

Manufacturing Equipment : Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.
Level Basic Understanding:

• Describes the roles and responsibilities of equipment vendors and own staff.
• Explains where and how to obtain more equipment-specific information.
• Lists basic aspects of routine and preventive maintenance.
• Identifies uses and features of diverse types of manufacturing equipment.

What you will get:

• Work Life Harmony
• Earned and medical leave.
• Flexible work arrangements
• Relocation assistance

Holistic Development

• Personal and professional development through Caterpillar \'s employee resource groups across the globe
• Career developments opportunities with global prospects

Health and Wellness

• Medical coverage -Medical, life and personal accident coverage
• Employee mental wellness assistance program

Financial Wellness

• Employee investment plan
• Pay for performance -Annual incentive Bonus plan.

Additional Information: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 atCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Posting Dates: May 24, 2024 - May 30, 2024Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).Not ready to apply? Join our .

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