3rd Shift Fabrications Production Manager

Caterpillar Inc.•North Little Rock, AR

1d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Caterpillar is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Manager, in North Little Rock, AR. In this role, you will guide a dedicated team working together to help build the products that help our customers build a better world! Inside the 725,000 square-foot air-conditioned facility you will work cross functionally with associates and support teams to complete the daily building requirements. You will use fresh approaches to problem-solving, and you will be on the front lines as we push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability to build a better tomorrow.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
Strong customer focus and ability to influence and lead hourly direct reports.
Progressive experience in Assembly, Fabrications, Paint, Logistics, Material Planning, or Supply Chain within a high-velocity manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience, including direct supervision and development of teams.

Responsibilities

Foster a safe environment through education, awareness, and ownership.
Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor, eliminating any unsafe operations and ensuring a safe and clean product environment.
Communicate with team daily to designate workload, priorities and sequence for work assigned.
Coach and develop your team while fostering a positive employee experience
Drive root cause corrective action projects and continuous improvement
Execute logistics processes to receive, store, pick and deliver material on time to support production.
Be responsible for initiatives within your assigned team to enable 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, CQMS (Caterpillar Quality Management System)/ISO certification programs.
Work in a fast-paced environment with the capability to direct and adjust as necessary
Adapt and champion automation and technology improvements for the team
Lead strategic assignments that drive process improvements and operational excellence