Manager Production

Caterpillar•Mapleton, IL

4d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Production oversees and coordinates the activities of a complex production line, prepares schedules, resolves issues, and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards. The role is based onsite at Caterpillar’s Mapleton Foundry in Mapleton, Illinois, and requires working onsite five days a week. The position works 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; overtime may be required depending on business needs. Relocation is available. The Mapleton Foundry is described as one of the largest foundries in the United States and is home to the world’s largest core-making machine. The work requires focus on safety, quality, and helping customers. The position includes supervising production workers, maintaining operational and safety documentation, training employees, and supporting continuous improvement. Salary range is $89,210 to $133,810. Caterpillar does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

Ability to create and support an environment that meets the organization’s quality goals.
Ability to identify root causes of organizational problems and develop alternative solutions.
Ability to plan and organize time and resources systematically and methodically.
Ability to maintain focus on continuous improvement of processes, products, and services.
Extensive experience performing day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility.
Extensive experience identifying work-related hazards and carrying out activities to meet regulatory requirements for worker, environmental, and site safety.
Ability to conduct effective formal and situation-specific training.

Nice To Haves

A degree in a business or engineering program is preferred.
Previous foundry experience is preferred.
Previous supervisory or leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create reports and records on production processes, tool issues, performance, and inventory; share them with managers and suggest improvements to safety, productivity, and quality.
Prepare, maintain, and update documentation related to operating procedures and safety and quality standards, and ensure processes and products meet those standards.
Supervise and direct daily production-line activities, assign tasks, coordinate teams, ensure worker safety, and monitor performance.
Train new hires, manage scheduling and work conflicts, monitor safety, and promote internal communication and a collaborative culture of continuous improvement.
Oversee and coordinate production-line activities, prepare schedules, and resolve issues.