1st Shift Logistics Production Manager

Caterpillar•Sanford, NC

4d•$89,210 - $133,810•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 1st Shift Logistics Production Manager in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will collaborate with the team, maintain, and improve processes, 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: Report section status and monitors and audits related metrics Drives root cause corrective action projects and continuous improvement Leads section status reporting and monitors / audits section metrics Leads the creation, implementation and training of standard work procedures Manage outbound shipments for multiple customer types, including processing, systems, and required documentation for overseas shipments Monitor and improve shop floor safety, aggressively eliminating unsafe processes Assures fixtures, tooling and processes are followed to meet production schedules Increases production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste elimination

Requirements

Manufacturing Safety: 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.
Production Training: Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for delivering formal and informal training on the safe and efficient operation of production machinery; ability to conduct effective formal and situation-specific training.
Talent Management: Knowledge of human resources and talent management processes; ability to lead, motivate, evaluate, and reward employees at the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory or team lead experience
Thorough knowledge of lean manufacturing processes and tools, machine shop operations, equipment and processes
Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills
Exhibit critical thinking, analytical skills, and initiative
Demonstrated a record of strong systems knowledge/skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of order to delivery, engineering and/or manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

Report section status and monitors and audits related metrics
Drives root cause corrective action projects and continuous improvement
Leads section status reporting and monitors / audits section metrics
Leads the creation, implementation and training of standard work procedures
Manage outbound shipments for multiple customer types, including processing, systems, and required documentation for overseas shipments
Monitor and improve shop floor safety, aggressively eliminating unsafe processes
Assures fixtures, tooling and processes are followed to meet production schedules
Increases production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste elimination