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.

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.

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At Caterpillar’s Sanford, NC facility, we manufacture and assemble Compact Track Loaders. In this role as a Senior Production Manager, you will be primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day operations, supporting staff, and future planning of all shifts.  As a member of the Manufacturing Operations team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team! 

What you will do: 

• Manage staffing, development, and performance management programs for operations staff; managing, motivating, and developing management team.  
• Oversee operations activities, ensuring that safety, and schedules and performance requirements are met and system resources are used effectively. 
• Drive improvements for overall operations performance and implementing production safety, cost, and quality control mechanisms. 
• Ensure the compliance of all regulatory guidelines, safety policies / process and operational excellence. 

What skills you will have: 

• 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.  
• 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.  
• Manufacturing Operations: Knowledge of manufacturing operations including in paint; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products. 
• Manufacturing Safety: 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, the environment and site.  

Top Candidates will also have: 

• Bachelor’s degree OR 5 years of manufacturing experience. 
• Robotic manufacturing experience 
• 7 or more years’ experience in manufacturing and leadership roles 
• Experience managing teams to production, budgetary, and efficiency targets. 
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or other similar roles including the Military. 
• Experience with powdercoat systems, liquid paint systems, pre-treat chemical application, shot blast operations. 
• Experience in multiple manufacturing support disciplines. 
• Six Sigma Greenbelt. 
• Thorough knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes. 

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC.

Sponsorship is not available

How we support you (Employee benefits)

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career including the potential to advance your career into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing positions. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a very generous yearly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacations and paid holidays (Prorated based on hire date). Safety is a top priority at Caterpillar, we provide all necessary personal protective equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, uniform shirts, and pants.

The power of everyone

At Caterpillar, we believe that each person is unique and valued. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the community where we live and work. To learn more about Caterpillar please visit: www.Caterpillar.com

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:

August 12, 2024 - August 19, 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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