Manager Production in Machining

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Ciénega de Flores; Presencial; MXN 300.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar Inc. in Mexico's Nuevo León plant seeks a capable Production Lead to oversee the MTV machining area on a rotating 12-hour shift, ensuring safe operations, product quality, and alignment with cost objectives.

You will coordinate people and resources, manage deviations, provide timely corrective actions, and deliver accurate operating information to support continuous improvement. Responsibilities include supervising CNC processes, scheduling, reporting, and collaborating with

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field.
• Intermediate English for operations communication.
• Experience with CNC machining and PQVC indicators.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise daily machining activities and coordinate resources.
• Ensure safety, quality, and adherence to the production schedule.
• Lead PDCA board reviews and track actions.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance.
• Prepare production reports and shift records.

Conocimientos

CNC machining

PQVC indicators

Freedom and Lock

PDCA

Excel reporting

Shop-floor leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electromechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Herramientas

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

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.

Job Summary:

Oversees and coordinates daily production activities within the MTV machining area, ensuring safe operations, product quality, production continuity, and achievement of volume and cost objectives. Leads assigned line personnel during a rotating 12-hour shift and supports disciplined execution through PQVC indicators and PDCA action tracking.

Maintains a stable machining operation by coordinating people, priorities, and operational resources; identifying deviations; communicating risks; and driving timely corrective actions. Provides accurate operating information to support decisions and continuous improvement.

Provides first-line leadership for machining operations, including CNC processes, personnel administration, production reporting, daily scheduling, performance follow-up, and coordination with Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance support functions.

What you will do:

• Supervise daily activities of machining personnel, assign work, and coordinate resources to meet the production schedule.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and operating standards throughout the shift.
• Manage value stream performance through PQVC indicators, identifying deviations, priorities, and operational risks.
• Lead PDCA board reviews, assign actions and owners, track due dates, and verify effective closure.
• Coordinate CNC machining operations with Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance to address technical and operational issues.
• Prepare, maintain, and communicate production reports, metrics, personnel incidents, tool-performance information, and shift records.
• Administer schedules, attendance events, and personnel records through the applicable corporate system with accuracy and timeliness.
• Train and guide new personnel while promoting collaboration, disciplined execution, effective communication, and continuous improvement.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field.

Intermediate English is required to interpret operational and technical information and to support business communication related to manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems.

What skills the ideal candidate will have:

Problem Solving

Level: Working Knowledge

• Working knowledge of CNC machining processes.
• Ability to manage and interpret PQVC indicators.
• Proficiency in Freedom and Lock.
• Knowledge of PDCA boards and structured action follow-up.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for operational reporting and analysis.
• Ability to lead shop-floor personnel and coordinate daily priorities.
• Ability to prepare clear reports and communicate deviations, risks, and required actions.

Analytical Thinking

Level: Working Knowledge

• Defines the issue and determines its significance to safety, quality, volume, or cost.
• Compares two or more alternatives using relevant operating information.
• Uses flowcharts, Pareto charts, cause-and-effect diagrams, or similar tools to identify meaningful patterns.
• Identifies the principal factors affecting the situation and the teams impacted.
• Applies logic to interpret data and reach supportable conclusions.

Planning and Organizing

Level: Working Knowledge

• Raises awareness of potential bottlenecks and disruptions to the production schedule.
• Breaks objectives into manageable tasks for the shift team.
• Escalates concerns involving competing or conflicting priorities.
• Monitors progress continuously and adjusts tactics to operating conditions.
• Creates action plans that support completion of assigned responsibilities.

Performance Management

Level: Basic Understanding

• Communicates clear work expectations and follows up on assigned commitments.
• Applies the organization's performance management practices and tools appropriately.
• Monitors individual and team results using objective operating information.
• Documents relevant facts and supports corrective or development actions.
• Provides timely, behavior-based feedback aligned with operating requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Power BI knowledge for production dashboards and indicator visualization.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods.
• Background leading personnel in rotating manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with corporate manufacturing and personnel administration systems.

Additional Information

• Location: Plant 5, Cienega de Flores, Nuevo Leon.
• Work arrangement: On-site.
• Schedule: Rotating 12-hour shift.
• Travel: Not required.
• Relocation assistance: Not available.
• Employment sponsorship: Not available.

Final details:

Caterpillar's Code of Conduct states that we will select, and place employees based on their qualifications for the job to be performed, without regard to race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In this company we do not request pregnancy tests or HIV tests as requirements for entry, permanence, or promotion in employment.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

Posting Dates:

September 15, 2026 - September 22, 2026