3rd Shift Assembly Production Manager

Caterpillar•Sanford, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is seeking an Assembly Production Manager for the third shift at its Sanford, North Carolina facility. The manager collaborates with the team to maintain and improve manufacturing processes and systems, as well as the products produced at the facility. The role analyzes and recommends current and future systems, procedures, and equipment needs based on manufacturing requirements.

Requirements

Working knowledge of process improvement, including evaluating product quality and production methods and maintaining a focus on continuous improvement of processes, products, and services.
Working knowledge of talent management, including the ability to lead, motivate, evaluate, and reward employees.
Working knowledge of manufacturing operations and the ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience.
Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers.

Responsibilities

Monitor and improve shop-floor safety and aggressively eliminate unsafe processes.
Ensure fixtures, tooling, and processes are followed to meet production schedules.
Determine priorities and sequence jobs.
Schedule and prioritize constrained resources, and adjust staffing to meet production flow and customer requirements.
Determine and execute disciplinary action when appropriate.
Procure and distribute production material to meet schedules.
Ensure preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule.
Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Internal Certification, and other initiatives.
Evaluate, assess, identify, and lead the deployment of workforce training.
Use Value Stream Mapping.