Caterpillar, Inc. Production Manager in Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Job Information

Caterpillar, Inc. Production Manager in Lafayette, Indiana

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

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.

Production Manager – 1st Shift

Relocation Assistance is Available

Lafayette, Indiana

WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS

What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters!

The Large Power Systems Division in Lafayette, IN has an opening for a Production Manager. Caterpillar’s Production Managers lead teams and supervise people in manufacturing sections to ensure the safe maximization of efficiency in quality, velocity, and cost. This position is a 1st shift position covering the Lafayette Assembly Operations team.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

This is an operations supervisor position responsible for supervising assembly across 1st shift. This leader will also be responsible for providing clarity and direction to support teams to meet overall production goals.
Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean product environment
Determines processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules and production requirements.
Daily tie-in with production management to designate workload, priorities and sequence for work assigned.
Ensures training and effective utilization of workforce
Determines overtime need & determines priorities when resources are insufficient
Evaluate performance of team members, provide coaching for performance development improvement, and conduct progressive disciplinary procedures as required
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency. Works to improve processes, timeliness and reduce costs by eliminating non-value-added activities.
Ensures the quality of product produced and conformity to the standards of the Caterpillar Quality Management System & Built in Quality program while also ensuring that the requirements documented within manufacturing control plans, JIS & standard work are understood and adhered to
Ensure necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner
Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, CQMS/ISO certification, etc.
Responsible for training and development of staff, attendance tracking, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs.
Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills, be able to communicate with others, work as a part of a team and have the ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers’
Desire a strong mechanical aptitude
Must be a self-starter and work with limited direction
Should possess effective motivational skills, a high degree of initiative and a strong customer focus
Be proficient with Microsoft Office products
Be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternative shifts
Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills, be able to communicate with others, work as a part of a team and have the 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

This job exists only in those locations where the Production Manager has primary responsibility for the performance of multiple shifts, for direct production and support functions. The Production Manager could supervise salaried and hourly employees. Adheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, affirmative action, etc. in performing assigned duties. Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time

Top Candidates will also have:

Bachelors and/or Masters degree from an accredited college or university
Achieved a professional certification (ASQ, SME, etc.)
Experience working within an extended value stream methodology with cross departmental collaboration amongst operations, quality, manufacturing engineering, design engineering, supply chain & maintenance
Experience with 3500, 3600, and/or C175 Engines and component manufacturing or other assembly areas.
Experience in a team lead, certification coordinator, or supervisory role in machine shop operations, assembly operations, or operations quality

Skill Descriptors

Quality Management : Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

Level Working Knowledge

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.