3rd Shift Assembly Production Manager
Sanford, FL - USA
Job Summary
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.
Caterpillars Sanford NC facility is the companys global source for compact track loadershandling everything from design and fabrication to full assembly and testing. It has grown into a major manufacturing hub with more than 2000 employees and over 420000 machines produced to date.
We have multiple openings for a 3rd Shift Assembly Production Manager at our Sanford facility. In this role you will lead a team in improving processes and systems and the manufacturing of the products produced in the facility. You will oversee and coordinate the activities of a complex production line prepares schedules resolves issues and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards.
What you can look forward to doing in this role:
Monitors and improves shop floor safety aggressively eliminates unsafe processes
Assures fixtures tooling and processes are followed to meet production schedules
Determines priorities and sequences jobs
Schedules and prioritizes constrained resources and adjusts staffing to meet flow and customer requirements
Determines and executes disciplinary action when appropriate
Procures and distributes production material to meet schedules
Procures and distributes production material to meet schedules
Ensures preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule
Implements Lean Manufacturing 6 Sigma Internal Certification and others
Evaluates assess identifies and leads the deployment of workforce training
Section Value Stream Mapping
A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills and have:
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.
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.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit receive and accurately interpret ideas information and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches tools techniques for recognizing anticipating and resolving organizational operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Top Candidates for this position may also have:
Manufacturing experience
Experience in leadership within manufacturing environment
Good communication interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers.
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Sanford NC.
This 3rd Shift will be Monday-Thursday 7:30PM- 530AM.
There is an 8% Shift Premium for 3rd Shift roles.
The first weeks of training will be on 1st Shift from 600AM-400PM
Domestic relocation assistance is not available
Sponsorship is not available
Summary Pay Range:
$89210.00 - $133810.00Compensation 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
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:
April 13 2026 - April 27 2026Any 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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Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.