Factory Manager

Caterpillar Inc.•Griffin, GA

3d•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. The Large Power Systems Division in Griffin, GA is seeking a dynamic and experienced Factory Manager to lead a high-performing manufacturing operation. This is more than a leadership role—it is a high-impact growth opportunity to shape the future of Caterpillar’s Griffin operations and play a pivotal role in supporting the accelerating global demand for large engine markets. As Factory Manager, you will lead a fast-paced manufacturing environment with end-to-end accountability for manufacturing and assembly across four value streams. You will drive Operational Excellence through the disciplined execution of Lean principles, continuous improvement, and Built-In Quality, ensuring world-class safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. This role offers the opportunity to expand your leadership scope, foster innovation, and directly influence the strength and reputation of a globally recognized industry leader. You will be part of a high-energy, collaborative team culture where accountability, engagement, and results matter. The environment encourages bold thinking, celebrates wins, and thrives on continuous momentum and improvement—empowering leaders to make a meaningful and lasting impact on the business and the people who power it.

Requirements

Extensive 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.
Extensive knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
Extensive knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
Extensive knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
Extensive knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
Extensive 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.
Extensive understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Expert knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment, and site.
Extensive knowledge of organizational standards, procedures, and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required

Nice To Haves

Proven manufacturing leader, or leader of leaders, who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Strong Lean practitioner with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation
Energizing, engaging leader who builds high-performing, collaborative teams
Decisive problem solver who acts with urgency and delivers results
Committed to developing people, driving culture, and making work both challenging and rewarding

Responsibilities

Lead a large segment of plant operations across manufacturing and assembly in a high-paced, results-driven environment.
Own performance across 4 value streams with direct impact on global customers and demand growth.
Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through Lean tools, empowering teams to think differently and challenge the status quo.
Champion Caterpillar behaviors—Customer-Back Mindset, Open and Direct Communication, Act with Urgency, Think Differently, and Accelerate Early Wins—to build a dynamic, high-performing culture.
Develop and inspire a team that is engaged, accountable, and motivated to win, creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work and contributing to shared success.
Translate strategy into execution—rapidly removing obstacles, making decisive calls, and maintaining strong operational momentum.
Ensure safe, compliant operations while reinforcing a culture where ownership and pride in the brand drive every decision.
Continuously enhance operating performance, scalability, and responsiveness to meet growing demand.