Job Information
Caterpillar, Inc. Product Support Manager in Decatur, Illinois
Career Area:
Product Support
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.
As a OHT Product Support Manager, you will report to the Off-highway Truck (770-777 OHT) Product Value Stream Manager. The primarily responsible is to deliver the target customer experience related to product quality and services in support of our quality and services growth targets. This is a leadership position with a global team that includes Continuous Product Improvement Black Belts, Service Engineers and Life Cycle Managers. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar helping customers succeed, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!
What you will do:
Establish customer experience targets and identify areas of improvement and priorities.
Working with other organization such as engineering, operations, sales & marketing, and dealers to achieve goals.
Set challenging performance goals and provide leadership to a global team who are actively engaged in delivering customer uptime
Collaboration and input on process improvements and resource allocation to improve the customer experience
Determine service level standards for customer service requests.
Provide guidance and answer technical questions for complex issues and procedures or handle technical problems with customers' products.
Implement service strategies to improve repairability, maintenance and aftermarket parts availability.
Develop in-depth knowledge of the products and services, as well as capabilities of team members within the department.
Support New Product Development field validation of machines and services.
What Skills you will have:
Customer Focus : Knowledge of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and ability to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Data Gathering & Analysis : Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
Service Excellence : Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
Consulting : Knowledge of techniques, roles, and responsibilities in providing technical or business guidance to clients, both internal and external; ability to apply consulting knowledge appropriately.
Effective Communications : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Problem Solving : Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Relationship Management : Knowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.
Technical Excellence : Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Top Candidates will also have:
Proven leadership experience in a Caterpillar product support or service team
Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation)
Proven ability to engage a team and skills for effective collaboration with various internal and external partners
Self-starting individual with high motivation to produce a high-quality product
Strong ability to apply engineering principles to quickly solve complex technical problems
Results oriented person with flexibility to accommodate a fast paced and everchanging environment
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Decatur, IL or Peoria, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is available.
This position may require 25% travel.
Sponsorship is not available.
What you will get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
Competitive Base Salary
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
Final details:
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
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Summary Pay Range:
$153,000.00 - $229,440.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Annual incentive bonus plan*
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. 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.
Posting Dates:
December 9, 2024 - December 12, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
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