Production Manager- 2nd Shift (Multiple Openings)

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

6d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

The Large Engine Center (LEC) has multiple openings for Manager, Production (Section Manager II). This role oversees and coordinates the activities of the production line, prepares schedules, resolves issues, and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards. The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide. LPSD teams work across regions and function to deliver safe, reliable and compliant solutions that help solve our customers’ toughest challenges. 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.

Requirements

Performance Management: Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization performance management systems, practices, and tools to develop and improve individual, team, and organizational performance.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in Manufacturing
Knowledge of Assembly operations and performance management
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.
Strong analytical ability.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Creating reports and records of production processes, tools issues performance, and inventory; sharing them with managers and providing suggestions to improve safety, productivity and quality.
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 lines 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.