Facility 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.

Job Summary:

At Caterpillarwe workto help our customers build a better our team of talented bright and driven individuals we wouldnt be the Caterpillar we are this is your chance to join our team and do workthatmatters. We want you to help usenable customer successmake progress possible around the worldand help our communitiesgrowand thrive. We are looking for a dynamic organized self-starter to join our Precision Pin Products Group Manufacturing Facility (PPPG) as a Facility Manager in Sumter South Carolina.

The PPPG facility is within CaterpillarsIntegrated Components Division (ICD)which is one of the most innovative divisions within ICD as within all of Caterpillar our priority is ourcustomers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly everyelement of the first fit and service part value streams from procurement to design and is responsible for thedesign andmanufactureof Wear & Maintenance Products (Undercarriage and GET) and Specialty Products (Seals Tubes & Hardware Hose & Couplings Fluids and Filters).

Werecommittedtoour customers who build a better world with our products services and solutions. We understand andshowthevalue of why they should always choose us. Were exploring new ideas and opportunities innovatingto discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrows growth.

Through it allweareone team creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

What You Will Do:

• Manage staffing development and performance management programs for facility staff; managing motivating and developing management team.
• Oversee facility activities ensuring that safety and schedules and performance requirements are met and system resources are used effectively.
• Drive improvements for overall facility operations performance and implementing production safety cost and quality control mechanisms.
• Develop implement and drive facility business unit product and divisional strategy.
• Ensure the compliance of all regulatory guidelines and forges a safe and sound manufacturing environment.

Education requirement:

• Engineering or Operations Management Degree or demonstrate equivalent knowledge through professional expertise.

What skills you will have:

Manufacturing Safety:

• Lead and drive our Safety Driven culture across all facets of the business.
• Drive reduction in safety incidents through cross-site initiatives and proactive hazard mitigation.
• Apply Lean and EHS practices to enhance safety compliance and operational efficiency.
• Standardize safety training programs to reinforce a safety-first culture across all levels.
• Partner with engineering to design ergonomically safe workspaces and reduce risk exposure.

Manufacturing Operations:

• Lead cross-functional teams to optimize end-to-end production processes and improve throughput.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee daily operations across multiple production lines ensuring alignment with corporate goals and KPIs.
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Utilize ERP systems to monitor production metrics and support data-driven decision-making.

Performance Management:

• Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations for production supervisors and team leads.
• Use KPIs and dashboards to track team productivity quality and safety performance.
• Provide coaching and development plans to enhance individual and team capabilities.
• Recognize and reward high-performing employees to boost morale and retention.
• Address performance gaps through structured improvement plans and targeted training programs.

Planning and Organizing:

• Develop and execute production schedules aligned with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
• Balance labor materials and equipment resources to efficiently meet production goals.
• Coordinate with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of components and finished goods.
• Create contingency plans to mitigate risks related to supply disruptions or equipment failures.
• Lead strategic planning sessions to align production capabilities with long-term business objectives.

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at Sumter South Carolina office.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

This position may require up to 10% travel.

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage because we value your performance we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holiday Volunteer Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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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

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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