Off Shift Senior Operations Manager
North Little Rock, AR - 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.
Caterpillar is seeking a dynamic Off Shift Senior Operations Manager to lead large-scale manufacturing operations in North Little Rock this role you will manage the day-to-day operations of a large manufacturing facility or multiple production areas ensuring safe efficient and high-quality execution across all shifts. You will drive performance through operational leadership talent development and continuous improvement while aligning production outcomes with business objectives.
What you can look forward to in this role:
- Lead and manage multi-shift manufacturing operations within a large-scale production environment
- Develop coach and empower operations leaders and production teams to achieve high performance
- Drive safety quality delivery and cost (SQDC) performance metrics across the facility
- Ensure operational execution meets production schedules and performance targets while optimizing resources
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and process optimization
- Establish and enforce compliance with regulatory safety and quality standards
- Drive operational excellence strategies to improve efficiency reduce waste and enhance productivity
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering supply chain logistics and quality teams
- Champion a culture of accountability engagement and continuous learning
A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:
- 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.
- 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.
- Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
Top Candidates for this position may also have:
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
- Background in heavy manufacturing fabrication assembly or industrial operations
- Experience leading large teams including leaders of leaders
- Exposure to multi-site manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with automation digital manufacturing or advanced production systems
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Additional Information:
- The primary location for this position is North Little Rock AR.
- This position will be off shift Monday-Friday
- Domestic relocation assistance is not available
- Sponsorship is not available
Summary Pay Range:
$128470.00 - $192710.00Compensation 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:
June 17 2026 - July 5 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.