Manager Production- 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

1d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager Production oversees and coordinates activities on a more complex production line at Caterpillar’s Large Engine Center in Lafayette, Indiana. The role prepares production schedules, resolves issues, and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards. The Lafayette Engine Center manufactures Cat 3500, Cat 3600, and C175 engines for applications including mining, marine, oil and gas, rail, power generation, and Cat machines. The manager documents production processes, tool issues, performance, and inventory; shares reports and improvement suggestions; maintains operating procedure and safety and quality documentation; and leads production-line employees. The role includes assigning work, coordinating teams, training new hires, managing schedules and work conflicts, monitoring performance and safety, and supporting communication and continuous improvement. The position is onsite five days a week and may require up to 5% travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available. The manager must be willing to work outside normal hours, including overtime and alternate shifts.

Requirements

A degree or equivalent experience is desired.
Willingness to work outside normal work hours, including overtime and alternate shifts.
Knowledge and ability in problem solving, data gathering and analysis, performance management, analytical thinking, decision making, planning and organizing, effective communication, and attention to detail.
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Nice To Haves

Shop-floor experience and mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of CPS processes and tools, machine shop operations, equipment and processes, materials, and quality objectives.
Good human relations skills to develop cooperative working relationships inside and outside the department.
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

Create reports and records on production processes, tool issues, performance, and inventory; share findings and suggestions with managers to improve safety, productivity, and quality.
Prepare, maintain, and update operating procedure and safety and quality documentation.
Ensure processes and products meet safety and quality standards.
Supervise and direct daily production-line activities, assign tasks, coordinate teams, ensure worker safety, and monitor performance.
Train new hires, manage schedules and work conflicts, and promote internal communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Prepare production schedules and resolve production-line issues.