Section Manager 3rd Shift

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Job Description:

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Job Summary:

Were looking for a collaborative and results-driven Section Manager (3rd Shift) to lead a team at our West Plains Missouri facility in a fast-paced around-the-clock operation.

In this role youll provide both people leadership and operational guidance during critical overnight hours ensuring your team delivers high-quality results aligned with business objectives. Youll oversee shift operations support team development and drive execution across key initiatives during 3rd shift.

Youll partner closely with day shift leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure smooth handoffs resolve challenges and maintain continuity across operations. This role plays a key part in supporting production improving processes and driving consistent performance at the West Plains site.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a leadership role enjoys building strong teams and is motivated to make a meaningful impact in a shift-based manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and oversee 3rd shift operations at the West Plains Missouri facility ensuring safe efficient and high-quality production
• Provide day-to-day people leadership including coaching performance management and team development
• Drive execution of production goals ensuring alignment with quality delivery and cost objectives
• Partner with day shift leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth handoffs and operational continuity across shifts
• Monitor performance metrics identify gaps and implement actions to improve productivity quality and efficiency
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes reduce downtime and optimize operations
• Ensure adherence to safety standards policies and procedures promoting a strong safety-first culture
• Address and resolve operational issues in a timely manner minimizing disruptions to production
• Communicate updates priorities and performance results clearly to leadership and team members
• Foster a collaborative accountable and engaged team environment to support overall site performance

What skills you will have:

Performance Management:
Experience leading and developing teams within a fast-paced shift-based environment. Applies performance management practices to drive accountability improve individual and team performance and support employee growth. Provides coaching feedback and guidance while fostering a positive engaged and results-driven team culture.

Planning and Organizing:
Demonstrates strong ability to plan and prioritize work manage resources and coordinate shift activities to meet production and operational goals. Effectively adjusts priorities in response to changing conditions ensuring alignment with business needs and maintaining continuity across shifts. Uses a structured approach to organize tasks and drive execution.

Problem Solving:
Applies a practical and disciplined approach to identifying and resolving operational and process-related challenges. Quickly assesses issues determines root causes and implements effective solutions to minimize disruption during shift operations. Escalates concerns when needed and supports continuous improvement efforts.

Effective Communications:
Communicates clearly and effectively with team members leadership and cross-functional partners. Supports smooth shift handoffs by sharing key updates priorities and performance information. Listens actively ensures understanding and promotes open transparent communication within a 3rd shift environment.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Microsoft office 365 and SAP experience
• Previous experience leading production in a complex manufacturing environment
• Leadership and/or participation in facility safety initiatives
• Process improvement experience
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Ability to work cross functionally with multiple work groups

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the West Plaines MO office and supports a 3rd shift schedule with a Sunday start.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

This position may require up to 10% travel.

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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