Manager Production 2nd Shift

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Job 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.

The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD as within all of Caterpillar our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts DistributionofCat Parts Integrated Logistics segment Procurementand thedesign andmanufactureof Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals Tubes & Hardware Hose & Couplings Fluids and Filters).

Our Mapleton Foundry makes Caterpillar Precision Seals and has been producing a high performing product with a great history. Our unique seals have been designed and patented by Caterpillar Engineers in the 1960s. They have been made by our foundry ever since. This role is an opportunity to learn about the OEM business and is highly integrated within the Caterpillar business. We start with rocks/sand and end with products shipped to end customers.

As the Manager Production for our facility in Mapleton IL you will be responsible for supervising employees and providing leadership to a team of production employees. In this role you will drive continuous improvement efforts as well as practice and teach LEAN principles. The Manager Production will oversee and coordinate the activities of the production line prepare schedules resolve issues and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Additional Information:

• Location: Mapleton IL (United States)
• Required Travel: None.
• US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None.
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None.
• Work Schedule: 3:00 PM 11:00 PM (Monday Friday)
  

What You Will Do:

• Creating reports and records of production processes tools issues performance and inventory; sharing them with leadership and providing suggestions to improve safety productivity and quality.
• Preparing maintaining and updating documentation related to operating procedures and safety and quality standards; ensuring all processes and products meet desired safety and quality standards.
• Supervising and directing the daily activities of production line workers assigning tasks ensuring coordination between different teams ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance.
• Training new hires managing scheduling and work conflicts monitoring safety and promoting internal communication to create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from timetotime.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• 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.
• Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintain focus on the continuous improvement of processes products and services.
• Talent Management: Knowledge of human resources and talent management processes; ability to lead motivate evaluate and reward employees at the workplace.
• Manufacturing Operations: Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform daytoday operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.
• Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify workrelated hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers environment and site.
• Production Training: Knowledge of approaches tools and techniques for delivering formal and informal training on the safe and efficient operation of production machinery; ability to conduct effective formal and situationspecific training.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
  

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Previous experience within an Operations or Manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership experience with direct supervisory experience of a team of individuals.
• Previous experience working with the Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel Outlook etc..

What You Will Get:

Through it allweareone team creating and delivering worldclass components and solutions superior to the more about theCaterpillarExperience.

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.

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