Production Support Specialist, Training Center - 1st Shift

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Seguin, TX

This role supports the Training Center for the Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) at Caterpillar. The Production Support Specialist will focus on training new hires for entry-level roles in assembly and logistics, evaluating their skills, and identifying knowledge gaps. Responsibilities include providing manufacturing training, identifying and correcting problems, supporting continuous improvement activities, and ensuring process integrity. The role requires experience in a manufacturing or training environment, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and computer proficiency.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage and conduct classroom, practical and other training operations of new team members with a focus on assembly and logistics job roles
  2. Evaluate team members skills and learning to close skill and knowledge gaps
  3. Provide safety and other manufacturing training to new hires and current employees to drive performance improvement in safety, quality and velocity as needed
  4. Take initiative to identify, document, communicate and correct problems, report discrepancies and recommend solutions
  5. Lead and support Caterpillar Production System continuous improvement activities

Skills

Required

  • Minimum of 6 months’ experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or training work environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work well and collaborate with others
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret documents in English
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Intermediate experience with computers, tablets, and with Microsoft Office Applications
  • Previous experience with Standard Operating Procedures or Standard Work
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to adhere to safety procedures

Nice to have

  • Intermediate experience using PLEX
  • Knowledge of products and assembly tools
  • Experience as a classroom facilitator, trainer, or educator
  • Value stream flexibility