Caterpillar Inc.
Manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, engines, and industrial gas turbines.
Senior Production Manager
Manage daily operations, staff, safety, and performance of manufacturing production lines
Job Highlights
About the Role
Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Production Manager to oversee day‑to‑day operations of one or more manufacturing production lines across all shifts. The role involves managing staffing, development and performance programs for operations staff, as well as motivating and developing the management team. The manager is responsible for ensuring safety, schedule adherence, performance targets, and effective use of system resources. Key duties include monitoring overall operations performance, implementing production safety, cost and quality control mechanisms, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory guidelines to create a safe manufacturing environment. • Manage staffing, development, and performance programs for operations staff. • Motivate and develop the management team across all shifts. • Oversee daily operations to meet safety, schedule, and performance targets. • Implement production safety, cost, and quality control mechanisms. • Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and maintain a safe manufacturing environment. • Deliver formal and informal training on safe, efficient operation of production machinery. • Conduct needs analysis, develop training programs, and measure training effectiveness. • Identify, document, and resolve organizational or process problems using diagnostic tools. • Apply analytical techniques (flow charts, Pareto, fishbone) to determine root causes. • Plan and organize tasks, monitor progress, and create action plans. • Communicate effectively with all levels, providing feedback and adapting messages.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸safety management
- ▸cost control
- ▸quality control
- ▸regulatory compliance
- ▸training development
- ▸process diagnostics
What You Bring
The ideal candidate brings extensive production training experience, the ability to design and deliver formal and informal training on machinery operation, and skill in conducting needs analyses and measuring training outcomes. Strong problem‑solving abilities, flexibility to adapt to change, analytical thinking using tools such as flow charts, Pareto and fishbone diagrams, and excellent planning and organizing capabilities are also required. Effective communication skills—both written and verbal—are essential for providing feedback, coaching, and influencing stakeholders at all levels. • Adapt to changing assignments and environments, embracing new ideas.
Requirements
- ▸production training
- ▸machinery operation
- ▸needs analysis
- ▸analytical tools
- ▸problem solving
- ▸communication
Benefits
The position operates on a Monday‑Friday schedule, first shift, with overtime as needed. Relocation and sponsorship are not offered for this role. Caterpillar, the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off‑highway diesel and natural‑gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives, offers a salary range of $112,710 to $169,060. Compensation is complemented by various individualized factors, and total rewards include bonus potential and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, 401(k) savings plans, health‑savings and flexible‑spending accounts, health‑lifestyle programs, employee assistance, voluntary benefits, career development opportunities, incentive bonuses, disability and life insurance, parental and adoption leave, and tuition reimbursement. Many of these benefits also apply to part‑time employees. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes veterans and individuals with disabilities. The company values integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability, and offers professional growth programs, leadership development and a diverse, inclusive culture where every employee contributes to its success. • Competitive salary range $112,710‑$169,060 plus incentive bonus. • Medical, dental, vision coverage and health‑savings/flexible‑spending accounts. • Paid time off, 401(k) savings plans, and wellness programs. • Employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities. • Life insurance, disability benefits, parental and adoption leave.
Work Environment
Onsite