2nd Shift Assembly Production Manager

Caterpillar•Athens, GA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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 2nd Shift Assembly Production Manager in Athens, GA. In this role, you will collaborate with the team and maintaining and improving processes and systems and the manufacturing of the products produced in the facility. Further you will analyze and recommend current and future systems procedures and equipment needs based on manufacturing Requirements What you can look forward to in this role: Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean product environment. Determines processing needs to ensure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules and production requirements. Daily tie-in with production management to designate workload, priorities and sequence for work assigned. Determines overtime need, determines priorities when resources are insufficient, and decides when disciplinary action is necessary. Suggest 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. Ensures the quality of product produced and conforms to Caterpillars Quality Policy while maintaining cost. Ensure necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, CQMS/ISO certification, etc. Responsible for training and development of staff, timekeeping, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs.

Requirements

A high school diploma, GED or its equivalent is required for this position.
5 years of leadership experience
Requires manufacturing experience in Assembly, Logistics, Fabrications, or Machining.
Prior experience in strategic planning needed.
Strong human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department.
Must be proficient with all Microsoft office products.
Must be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternate shifts.
The employee may be required to move items weighing up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

3 years of leadership experience
Manufacturing experience in Assembly, Logistics, Fabrications, or Machining.
Prior experience in strategic planning.
Strong human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department.
Proficient with all Microsoft office products.
The employee may be required to move items weighing up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean product environment.
Determines processing needs to ensure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules and production requirements.
Daily tie-in with production management to designate workload, priorities and sequence for work assigned.
Determines overtime need, determines priorities when resources are insufficient, and decides when disciplinary action is necessary.
Suggest 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.
Ensures the quality of product produced and conforms to Caterpillars Quality Policy while maintaining cost.
Ensure necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner
Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, CQMS/ISO certification, etc.
Responsible for training and development of staff, timekeeping, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs.