**Career Area:** Operations **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. **What You Will Do:** **As Production Team Leader, your accountabilities will include, but are not limited to:** + Leading the team to meet the daily production goals on safety, quality, velocity and cost targets + Actively coach, guide and mentor your team’s performance and development + Carry out daily communications and deploy training programs to upskill teams using lean methodologies + To lead an inclusive, engaging safety culture + Proactively resolve issues and generate new ideas for your assigned area using the Continuous Improvement (CI) process to improve quality, effectiveness and safety. + Audit and drive defect investigations to ensure high quality product outputs + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive improvements within the assembly processes + Proactively plan and cover team members absences daily **What you can demonstrate:** + Possess a good understanding of assembly operations practices and process + Experience of the Built In Quilty process, reporting defects and root cause analysis. + As a team member the ability to work closely with others is imperative, requiring team participation to achieve the agreed goals + Self-motivated, with the flexibility to deal with independent and team behaviours, you should be able to motivate and influence others with your advice and experience + Strong communication skills both written and verbal to be confident to squash behaviours not in line with our company values. + Highly organised and a keen attention to detail + Must be flexible and support extra hours if required and willing to work on a multi shift pattern **What you may have:** + Previous people development and performance management experience + 6 Sigma / Project management **Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.** **Job Title:** Production Team Leader **Salary:** Starting £33,890 rising when role triggers are met to £37,500 **Contract:** Permanent **Benefits:** 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Production Bonus, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Benefits scheme **Location:** Desford, Leicestershire **Hours:** Full Time – 37.50 **Travel:** Not required **CATERPILLAR** Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world, we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build. **What will Caterpillar do for you?** 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. Your power is 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. **Posting Dates:** September 17, 2025 - October 1, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .