Production Manager
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Career Area:
ManufacturingCompensation Grade:
22Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
Job Title: Production Manager
Salary/Grade:per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Larne (Compressed four day working week)
Benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Up to 10 bonus
Contributory pension scheme Caterpillar will double the employees contribution up to 6
Contributory share scheme Caterpillar will match 50 of the employees contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.
Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role inline with the needs of the business.
About EPD
Caterpillars Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions parts and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe including providing backup power to hospitals providing emergency power when natural disasters strike and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres municipalities and more.
With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business our team has worldclass expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. Were committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.
We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies products and services to help our customers build a bettermore sustainableworld. We need selfmotivated intelligent and teamoriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better more sustainable world for future generations!
The opportunity
The role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment interfacing with external contractors and various support functions such as Project Management and Engineering to drive the success of the Fabrications Team at the Larne Facility.
The Production Manager will manage a team consisting of team leaders semiskilled and skilled personnel to coordinate activities prepare schedules resolve issues and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards at the Larne Facility.
What you will do:
Create reports and records of production processes tools issues performance and inventory; sharing them with managers and providing suggestions to improve safety productivity and quality.
Prepare maintain and update documentation related to operating procedures and safety and quality standards; ensuring all processes and products meet desired safety and quality standards.
Supervise and direct the daily activities of production lines workers assigning tasks ensuring coordination between different teams ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance.
Train new hires managing scheduling and work conflicts monitoring safety and promoting internal communication to create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
What you will have:
Quality Management Level Extensive Experience:
Adheres to organizational quality management processes and practices.
Applies key aspects of continuous improvement processes and evaluates impact on quality.
Works with quality assurance methods tools and techniques.
Develops programs for motivating employees to meet or exceed quality goals.
Planning and Organizing Level Working Knowledge:
Identifies the critical goals and tasks required to meet daily objectives and tracks the implementation of tasks closely to ensure that desired outcomes are achieved.
Escalates concerns over competing or conflicting priorities.
Monitors progress continuously and adjusts tactics for handling situations on a case by case basis.
Talent Management Level Working Knowledge:
Resolves conflicts in a wide variety of situations such as workload allocation schedule overlap etc.
Adjusts management and personal style to fit the needs of different people and different situations.
Plans resources for the department and discusses processes in talent management.
Manufacturing Operations Level Extensive Experience:
Facilitates communications across departments to ensure a smooth workflow in the plant or facility.
Evaluates the risks and safety hazards present in manufacturing operations.
Supervises daily operations to ensure production targets and forecasts are achieved.
Employs tools and techniques for anticipating demand and assuring capacity.
Manufacturing Safety Level Extensive Experience:
Assesses and reports unusual or new safety hazards or violations; initiates corrective action.
Performs safety inspections to assure compliance with local H&S requirements.
Promotes workplace safety among supervisors and workers; communicates safety rules and regulations.
Ensures that all employees and contractors comply with relevant safety policies and regulations.
Top Candidate will also have:
Engineering degree or equivalent experience
SAP (ERP) functional knowledge
Experience of Leading / Managing 35 employees
Lean Manufacturing Experience
Additional information:
This position is currently an inoffice work model requiring a weekly office presence at our Larne site. However work arrangements may be adjusted at any time based on business needs.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment offhighway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and dieselelectric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reducedcarbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #CaterpillarNI #LI
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
Posting Dates:
April 3 2025 April 17 2025The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
