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.

Caterpillar is seeking a Maintenance Manager in North Little Rock, AR. In this role, you will provide knowledge and guidance to maintenance technicians on installation, troubleshooting, repair, and improvement of process equipment.  Ensure technicians understand procedures for periodic preventative maintenance.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Direct 2nd shift Preventative Maintenance completion and repair/breakdown management
• Knowledgeable in SAP systems
• Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems
• Conducts routine inspections; checks machine performance and equipment safeguards; reports standards violations
• Deals effectively with customers and vendor support staff to resolve routine problems
• Responsible for coordinating and managing repair work shift pass-down
• Responsible for coordinating 2nd shift repair parts inventory consuming and re-order/re-stock
• Creating work plans for staff and contractors, reviewing the maintenance work performed by technicians.
• Oversee the purchasing decisions and recommendations regarding equipment and tools, training the workers periodically on various maintenance processes and techniques.
• Leads a team and coaches and mentors the team to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals in learning and improving effectiveness.

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• 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.
• Performance Management: Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Planning and Organizing: 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.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Previous building management experience as well as experience using SAP systems
• A minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience
• Previous facility general maintenance such as, electrical, plumbing, crane maintenance, etc.
• Lean / Kaizen experience preferred
• Microsoft Project Management experience
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is North Little Rock, AR.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

January 13, 2026 - January 27, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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