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    Production Manager - Lafayette, United States - Caterpillar

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    **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**

    **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.** Caterpillars 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.

    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 will 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.

    **Basic Qualifications:**

    + 8 years of relevant work experience **OR** 3 years of relevant work experience **WITH** a college degree.

    + 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

    + 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

    **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

    **Additional Information:**

    + Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN

    + Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.

    + This position may require less than 10% travel.

    + Sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

    Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at .

    Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at

    **Posting Dates:**

    April 18, April 28, 2024

    Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

    EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

    Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community ) .


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