Career Area:
ManufacturingJob 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 Duties Include but not limited to:
and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean product environment.
processing needs to assure fixtures tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules and production requirements.
tie-in with production management to designate workload priorities and sequence for work assigned.
overtime need determines priorities when resources are insufficient and decides when disciplinary action is necessary.
changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency. Works to improve processes timeliness and reduce costs by eliminating non-value-added activities.
the quality of product produced and conforms to Caterpillars Quality Policy while maintaining cost.
necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner
various corporate initiatives such as 5S Lean Manufacturing 6 Sigma CQMS/ISO certification etc.
for training and development of staff time keeping estimating personnel needs assigning work meeting completion dates and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs.
10. Responsible for tool crib area management.
11. Ensure the proper transaction of direct and indirect material in SAP.
12. Ability to adopt the new process changes etc.
13. Should possess strong analytical thinking skills with a solid understanding of tools and techniques that support effective analysis. Capable of identifying the root causes of organizational challenges and developing alternative solutions to address them efficiently.
14. Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of strategic performance management techniques with the ability to lead the implementation of organizational systems tools and best practices that drive continuous improvement in individual team and enterprise performance.
15. Understands manufacturing standards procedures and policies and can effectively plan and oversee processes to ensure they meet compliance requirements.
16 Team management- Skilled in team management with a focus on boosting motivation resolving conflicts effectively and reviewing employee survey results to implement actions that improve engagement and performance scores.
This job exists only in those locations where the Section Manager has primary responsibility for the performance of multiple shifts for direct production and support functions. The Section Manager will supervise salaried and hourly employees and may also supervise lower level Section Managers.
Adheres to established standards policies and practices relating to quality cost reduction safety ergonomics affirmative action performing assigned duties.
Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
Additional information: This job required 5working days from home.
Posting Dates:
January 7 2026 - January 21 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Required Experience:
Manager
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.