1st Shift Assembly Manager Production

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

HSA

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Athens, GA is seeking a 1st Shift Production Manager to lead manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement across the plant. You will evaluate procedures, equipment needs and schedules to ensure safe, efficient production of all products.

You will mentor staff, oversee training, timekeeping and workload planning while supporting Lean, 6 Sigma and CQMS/ISO initiatives and maintaining Caterpillar’s quality standards.

Qualifications

• Process improvement: focus on continuous improvement of processes, products and services.
• Manufacturing safety: identify hazards and meet safety requirements for workers and environment.
• Production training: deliver training on safe and efficient operation of production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve shop floor safety and eliminate unsafe operations.
• Determine processing needs to meet schedules and production requirements.
• Coordinate workload, priorities and sequence with production management daily.
• Assess overtime needs and resource constraints, escalate as needed.
• Suggest changes to equipment and methods to increase efficiency and reduce non-value-added activities.
• Ensure product quality adheres to Caterpillar quality policy and cost targets.
• Manage parts/materials ordering and timely distribution.
• Support corporate initiatives like 5S, Lean, 6 Sigma, CQMS/ISO certification.
• Train and develop staff, manage timekeeping, staffing levels and work assignments.

Skills

Process Improvement

Manufacturing Safety

Production Training

Tools

Microsoft Suite

SAP

Workday

Job description

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.

Caterpillar is seeking a 1st Shift Production Manager for its Athens, GA facility. In this role, you will lead the team in maintaining and improving manufacturing processes and systems, ensuring the effective production of all products within the facility. You will also evaluate current and future procedures, systems, and equipment needs, providing recommendations based on manufacturing requirements.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• 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.

• Determines overtime need, determines priorities when resources are insufficient, and decides when disciplinary action is necessary.

• 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 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, time keeping, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs.

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.

• 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.

• Production Training: Knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for delivering formal and informal training on the safe and efficient operation of production machinery; ability to conduct effective formal and situation-specific training.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Previous leadership experience

• Previous assembly experience

• Microsoft Suite, SAP and/or Workday experience

• Leadership and/or participation in facility safety initiatives

• Process improvement experience

• Lean manufacturing experience

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Athens, GA.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

September 15, 2026 - September 29, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.