Training and Production Coordinator in Wimborne, United Kingdom

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

Job Title: Training and Production Coordinator

Salary: £38,832 per annum + depending upon experience

Location: Wimborne, Dorset

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays

• 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 for family members, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

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

About COGMD

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is located on the outskirts of Wimborne on the Ferndown and Uddens Business Improvement District. Positioned centrally along the south coast, it is located close to national and international transport links.

With approximately 115 members of staff, there is a long and distinguished history spanning over 50 years of manufacturing marine propulsion and auxiliary engines under the Cat® and Perkins Marine® brands. Genset packages ranging from 1.5 Litre to 7.1 Litre and 7.1 Litre propulsion engines are produced at the Wimborne site. The facility can boast a wealth of hugely experienced designers, engineers and technicians used to providing solutions for commercial, pleasure, and military customers. From the design, testing and building, each engine is proven before leaving the premises to ensure the best performance for the end-user.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Training and Production Co-ordinator. The successful applicant will have exciting opportunities to develop the training programme and work directly with the shop floor in order to achieve business critical objectives. This role would suite a Trainer or Production Manager looking to develop additional skills.

Additional Info

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.

What You Will Do

• Ensure training matrix is suitable for the site, and that all employees/contractors are kept in date with their training requirements.

• Organise and liaise with external training providers to ensure that our legal and corporate training responsibilities are in order.

• Organise internal training, arranging managers and internal trainers to meet with staff to provide the training.

• Run some internal training, including manual handling, induction training, and basic security requirements, for example.

• Keep up to date with legislation to ensure that training is kept compliant.

• Responsibility for keeping the training budget for the site.

• Create internal training packages, working with managers and subject matter experts to create engaging content.

• Track completion of training and issue certificates for all internal training. Keep sign-in logs and other evidence as proof of completion.

• Complete ad-hoc duties in line with the job description on an occasional basis when required and requested by management.

• Management of the Kronos time and attendance system

• Management of the holiday approval process and associated spreadsheet/Kronos

• Day to day chasing of parts/problem resolution on the shop floor.

• Day to day management of team leads including 1-2-1’s, goal setting, performance management.

• Upkeep of the daily metrics, including training completion rate.

• Running of the end of shift meeting and updating spreadsheets driven by the end of shift data.

• Lead Rapid Improvement Workshops.

• Ensure products achieve delivery target of 100% on time.

What You Have

Quality Management:

• Seeking excellence.

• Adherence to company values.

Effective Communication:

• Excellent communications skills.

• Comfortable presenting to groups of up to 150 people.

Process Improvement:

• Firm belief in accepting change, with a keen interest in seeing people develop.

Manufacturing Operations

• Recognised apprenticeship or formal training record in an engine assembly environment or similar environment.

• NVQ L3 or equivalent in a technical discipline.

• A broad background in either manufacturing operations or logistics.

• Previous experience in leading a team.

• Develop and maintain sound working relationships with an ability to work well in a team.

Manufacturing Safety:

• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.

• Safety compliance.

What You Will Get

From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. You power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.

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:

June 10, 2024 – June 20, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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