1st Shift Assembly Production Manager
Caterpillar Inc.About the role
Career Area:
ManufacturingJob 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.
What you can look forward to in this role:
- Report section status and monitors and audits related metrics
- Drives root cause corrective action projects and continuous improvement
- Leads section status reporting and monitors / audits section metrics
- Leads the creation, implementation and training of standard work procedures
- Manage outbound shipments for multiple customer types, including processing, systems, and required documentation for overseas shipments
- Monitor and improve shop floor safety, aggressively eliminating unsafe processes
- Assures fixtures, tooling and processes are followed to meet production schedules
- Increases production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste elimination
A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:
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.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
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.
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.
Top Candidates for this position may also have:
- Supervisory or team lead experience
- Thorough knowledge of lean manufacturing processes and tools, machine shop operations, equipment and processes
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
- Exhibit critical thinking, analytical skills, and initiative
- Demonstrated knowledge of order to delivery, engineering and/or manufacturing principles
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC.
Domestic relocation assistance is not available
Sponsorship is not available
Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $133,810.00Compensation 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
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