Reman Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager

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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.

Your Impact 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 REMANUFACTURING
Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It’s rewarding to work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.

Our Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division currently has an opening for a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations located in the Prentiss (Booneville), Mississippi, Facility.   

About the role:  

The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations directs the Reman operation: disassembly, clean, inspection, reclaim, assembly, testing and shipping of engine components in accordance with shipping orders. Initiates actions to overcome impediments causing delays. Accountable for People Safety, Product Quality, Velocity and Cost, as well as collaboration with support groups (safety, engineering, supply chain, human resources, etc.) as needed to ensure operational excellence. 
 
The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations also contributes to the total manufacturing effort by directing and controlling several operations from fabrication, manufacturing, assembly, test, and shipping. Ensures production schedules can be met in a Lean Manufacturing environment to satisfy assembly line and parts schedule requirements.  In addition, this position initiates action to prevent manufacturing and assembly line shut-downs by authorizing overtime and informing maintenance or machine repair personnel of priorities, alerting Planning or Tooling to manufacturing process changes, etc. 
 
The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations strives to attain their primary responsibility of maintaining high performance and minimizing costs. Analyzes burden and efficiency data to isolate problems and improve performance and costs. Performs on-going evaluation of workloads and assists Production Managers in solving problems related to quality, work effort, grievances, cost drivers and general overall attitudes.  
 
The position also develops the budget for assigned area and offers constructive recommendations on the selection and promotion of personnel to fill openings. The incumbent is responsible for action to study specific problems to reduce costs or improve quality. 

 
What you will do: 

• This position reports to the Director of Operations for Mississippi.  
• Owns the Continuous Improvement process, making sure new ideas are generated, worked and implemented, and any roadblocks are eliminated. 
• Initiates and conducts process improvement dialogs with Senior Production Managers, Production Managers, Team Leads and individual contributors. 
• Develops detailed near-term and long-term production plans.  
• Drives root cause analysis and resolution on all forms of loss, i.e., safety, quality, production. 
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