Production Manager - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Griffin, GA

3d•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is seeking a Production Manager for its Griffin, Georgia facility. The role oversees and coordinates activities on a more complex production line, prepares schedules, resolves issues, and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards. The manager leads and develops employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, promoting safe work, collaboration, and cohesive teamwork. The position is onsite five days a week and is for the 3rd shift. Relocation assistance is available, but visa sponsorship is not. Employment offers are conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.

Requirements

Working knowledge of approaches and tools for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems, and the ability to apply problem-solving knowledge in diverse situations.
Basic understanding of data-gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes, and ability to objectively collect and synthesize information from varied sources.
Basic understanding of performance-management techniques and ability to use organizational practices and tools to develop and improve individual, team, and organizational performance.
Working knowledge of analytical techniques and tools, including determining root causes and developing alternative solutions.
Basic understanding of decision-making processes and tools, and ability to analyze situations and make productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Working knowledge of planning and organizing tasks and resources, including managing time and resources systematically.
Basic understanding of effective communication concepts and ability to transmit, receive, and interpret information effectively.
Basic understanding of accuracy and attention to detail, including the ability to complete tasks precisely.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
Demonstrated experience leading process planning, execution, and change-management initiatives.
Ability to thrive in team-based and autonomous work environments, manage priorities, and deliver results.

Responsibilities

Create reports and records about production processes, tool issues, performance, and inventory; share them with managers and suggest improvements to safety, productivity, and quality.
Prepare, maintain, and update documentation on operating procedures and safety and quality standards, ensuring processes and products meet required standards.
Supervise and direct daily production-line worker activities, assign tasks, coordinate teams, ensure worker safety, and monitor performance.
Onboard new hires, manage scheduling and work conflicts, monitor safety, and promote internal communication and continuous improvement.