3rd Shift Senior Logistics Production Manager

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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.

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Logistics Production Manager in Sanford this role you will be accountable for the coordination of material equipment workforce quality and meeting production schedules and customer satisfaction. Major responsibilities include directing the work of others problem solving and resolution and coordination with support addition the Senior Logistics Production Manager determines budget requirements cost savings project plans forecasting production needs and ensuring quality standards are maintained.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Take actions to eliminate safety hazards in the work area
• Ensure effective operation of an assigned logistics area to meet production schedules in a cost-effective quality high-velocity manner
• Utilize resources including people material and machines to achieve cost quality and inventory management targets
• Monitor customer delivery performance cost reduction programs lead-time improvements and quality improvement projects to metrics targets
• Establish cost and quality goals and ensure efficient integration of warehouse supply chain logistics maintenance and quality to achieve targets.
• Determine / deploy actions required to maintain velocity efficiency and quality in work area; Implementing Lean Manufacturing 6 Sigma and Internal Certification processes.
• Promote engagement learning and professional development for direct reports.
• Develop and deploying training resources on work processes.
• Develop and set goals to assist direct reports and meet goals.
• Be accountable for area continuous improvement process execution.
• Conduct process improvement dialog with Section Managers Team Leads and Team Members
• Develop detailed near-term and long-term production plans.
• Drive root cause corrective action process.
• Audit and report on safety Quality Certification standard work productivity and overall equipment effectiveness metrics.
• Cover peers scheduled time off as needed

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• 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.
• 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 organizations performance management system practices and tools to developing and improving individual team and organizational performance.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Bachelors degree in a supply chain or logistics discipline
• Experience as a Logistics/Quality/Design/Manufacturing Engineer or CPS Black Belt
• Experience working in a high velocity and manufacturing or logistics environment.
• 5 years direct supervisory experience

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Sanford NC.

Sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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