Production Manager- AWS

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

7d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

The Lafayette Engine Center (LEC) manufactures the Cat 3500, Cat 3600 and C175 engines helping Caterpillar become the world’s leading manufacturer of off-highway diesel and natural gas engines. The units built at LEC power mining trucks carrying ore to be processed, tugboats guiding ships to harbor, drill rigs tapping oil and gas reserves and generators bringing electricity to communities, hospitals and data centers. The Lafayette Engine Center in IN, has a Production Manager AWS role which oversees and coordinates the activities of a complex production line producing crankshafts for large diesel, natural gas, and alternative fuel reciprocating engines. This role prepares schedules, coordinates resources, resolves issues, and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards. This role is currently on day shift alternate work schedule (Mon/Tues/Wed) but may transition to a traditional 5-day work week on day or night shift in the future depending on business needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma, and/or associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Problem Solving: 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.
Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
Performance Management: 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.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Planning and Organizing: 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.
Effective Communications: 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.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an extended value stream methodology with cross departmental collaboration amongst operations, quality, manufacturing engineering, design engineering, supply chain & maintenance.
Experience with engines and component manufacturing.
Experience in a team Lead, or supervisory role in machine shop operations.
Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills, be able to communicate with others, work as a part of a team and ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers.
Have a mechanical aptitude.
Should possess effective motivational skills, a high degree of initiative and a strong customer focus.
A history of delivering results through a series of roles with increasing responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire a team.
Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
Experience with machining, precision gaging, and component cleanliness.
Strong analytical ability.

Responsibilities

Lead direct reports through significant process changes as production line is transformed through capital investments over the next 2 years.
Collaboration with process partners in maintenance, supply chain, facilities engineering, manufacturing and design engineering, and quality to achieve goals in the areas of People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost.
Creating reports and records of production processes, tools issues, performance, and inventory; sharing them with managers and providing suggestions to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost.
Preparing, maintaining, and updating documentation related to operating procedures and safety and quality standards; ensuring all processes and products meet desired safety and quality standards.
Supervising and directing the daily activities of production line workers, assigning tasks, ensuring coordination between different teams, ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance.
Training new hires, managing scheduling and work conflicts, monitoring safety, and promoting internal communication to create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.