3rd Shift Logistics Production Manager

Caterpillar Inc.•Sanford, NC

22h•$81,370 - $122,060•Onsite

About The Position

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 has an opening for a 3rd shift Logistics Production Manager who 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.

Requirements

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.
Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
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.
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.
Thorough knowledge of lean manufacturing processes and tools, machine shop operations, equipment and processes
Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
Exhibit of critical thinking, analytical skills, and initiative
Demonstrated knowledge of order to delivery, engineering and/or manufacturing principles
Familiar with company policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Monitor and improve shop floor safety, aggressively eliminating unsafe processes
Determines priorities and sequences jobs
Schedules and prioritizes constrained resources, and adjusts staff to meet flow and customer requirements
Ensures production material is procured and distributed to meet production schedules
Increases production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste elimination
Determine overtime needs and priorities when resources are insufficient.
Ensures preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule
Implements, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification and others
Develop and deploy standard work for each work area
Drives root cause corrective action projects and continuous improvement
Manage outbound shipments for multiple customer types, including processing, systems, and required documentation for overseas shipments