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.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

2 Positions Available                                                                                                                                            

Location: Lafayette, Indiana

JOB PURPOSE:   This role is a developmental Supervisory role for the Machine Shop. The hired Candidate will go through Basic Supervisor Training and then a rotation of each Value Stream in the Machine Shop as they prepare for their role as a Production Manager supporting off shift Operations. This role also serves as direct Value Stream coverage during sickness or vacation days for other Production Managers. This position will train primarily on 1st shift, with opportunities on the off shift as well. The intent of this role is to better position the candidate for an off-shift Production Manager opportunity in the future.

JOB RELATED STATISTICS:  Personnel:   Will supervise up to 15 employees.                         

What you will do:

• Complete 2 phases of the Machine Shop Production Manager training program
• 2-3 week training rotations through 9 Machine Shop Value Streams Direct oversight of a 1st shift production Value Stream
• Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor
• Eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean production environment
• Determines processing needs to ensure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet production requirements
• Daily tie-in with production management to designate workload, priorities and sequence of work assigned.
• Determines overtime need, determines priorities when resources are insufficient, and decides when disciplinary action is necessary.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency. 
• Works to improve processes, timeliness and reduce costs by eliminating non-value-added activities.
• Ensures the quality of product produced and conformance to Caterpillars Quality Policy while maintaining cost and continuing the value streams Built In Quality (BIQ) journey.
• Ensure necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely/efficient manner. Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, CQMS/ISO certification, etc.
• Responsible for training and development of staff, time keeping, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs.

• Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills, be able to communicate with others, work as a part of a team and have the ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers
• Should possess effective motivational skills, a high degree of initiative and a strong client/customer focus
• Must be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternate shifts.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Previous experience within machine shop operations and a familiarity of machine shop equipment, tooling, and processes
• Strong Background in leadership, team building and execution

Skill Descriptors
 

Quality Management: Working Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

Analytical Thinking: Working Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Planning and Organizing: Working Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

Process Improvement: Working Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.

Talent Management: Working Knowledge of human resources and talent management processes; ability to lead, motivate, evaluate, and reward employees at the workplace.

Manufacturing Operations: Working Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.

Manufacturing Safety: Extensive Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

Production Training: Working Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for delivering formal and informal training on the safe and efficient operation of production machinery; ability to conduct effective formal and situation-specific training.
 

Additional Information:

• Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
• Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.
• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

Summary Pay Range:

$79,800.00 - $119,760.00

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.

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:

January 7, 2025 - January 19, 2025

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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