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.

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary:

As a Production Manager, Large Lots/Small Lots, you will be responsible for managing a logistics team, oversite of variable labor logistics workforce and overall performance of designed value steam. You will be response for meeting Caterpillar’s goals for People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost that supports a 24/7 operation while leading with Caterpillar’s Values in Action. The Production Manager also has primary responsibility for the performance of their team, for direct production and support function’s performance.

What You Will Do:

• Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean product environment

• Determine that team members are provided with the proper tools, equipment, and Standard Work to meet schedules and production requirements. Work with Small Business Team (SBT) to review metrics, prioritize improvement plans and lead process improvement initiatives to closure

• Daily process improvement dialogue with management to designate workload, priorities and sequence for work assigned

• Determines overtime need, determines priorities when resources are insufficient

• 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 conforms to Caterpillars Quality Policy while maintaining cost

• Ensure necessary parts and materials are picked and delivered in a timely and efficient manner to Point of Use (POU) or Customer

• Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, CQMS (Caterpillar Quality Management System)/ISO certification, etc

• Responsible for meeting completion dates on improvement activities and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs

• Adheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to safety, environmental, ergonomics, quality, cost reduction, affirmative action, etc. in performing assigned duties

• Responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time

• Lead team while aligning to Caterpillar’s Values In Action

What skills you will have:

• Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment, and site

• 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

• 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

What will put you ahead:

• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing environment

• Bachelor’s degree, in lieu of a degree, 5 years of experience in a warehouse, logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing environment are required

• Strong interpersonal relationship skills are required to develop cooperative work relationships with other inside and outside the department

Travel:

• Less than 10%

Additional Information:

• Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position

• This position is in Seguin, TX

• This is a 1st shift position, may need to work outside the regularly scheduled hours due to increased needs of business. Must be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and weekends

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day-one benefits, including but not limited to:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus program

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage​

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)​

• Company-matched 401(k) plan

• Stock option opportunity over time

• Health savings account (HSA)​

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)​

• Short and long-term disability coverage​

• Life Insurance​

• Paid parental leave​

• Healthy Lifestyle Programs​

• Employee Assistance Programs​

• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

• Strong community involvement

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers #LI

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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

July 3, 2024 - July 16, 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.

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There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.