2nd Shift Production Manager – Engine Center

Caterpillar; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Caterpillar's Lafayette, IN location seeks a 2nd Shift Manager Production to oversee a complex production line. You will schedule work, resolve issues, and ensure safety and quality standards on the shop floor.

The role requires coordinating with production management to balance workload and deadlines while driving efficiency improvements. You will lead training, timekeeping, and staffing requirements, while implementing corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, CQMS/ISO.
• Experience leading and training staff; timekeeping and scheduling.
• Must adhere to safety, cost and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate activities of a more complex production line.
• Prepare schedules, resolve issues, ensure safety and quality standards.
• Monitor safety on the shop floor and maintain a clean environment.
• Determine processing needs and ensure fixtures, tooling and methods meet schedules.
• Coordinate workload, priorities, and sequencing with production management.
• Identify overtime needs and make staffing adjustments as needed.
• Drive process improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Ensure timely procurement and distribution of parts and materials.
• Support corporate initiatives (5S, Lean, Six Sigma, CQMS/ISO).
• Train and develop staff, manage timekeeping and headcount.
• Ensure adherence to policies on quality, safety, ergonomics and compliance.

Skills

Safety on shop floor

Problem solving

Data gathering & analysis

Planning & organizing

Effective communications

Analytical thinking

Decision making & critical thinking

Accuracy & attention to detail

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Caterpillar's Lafayette, IN location seeks a 2nd Shift Manager Production to oversee a complex production line. You will schedule work, resolve issues, and ensure safety and quality standards on the shop floor.

The role requires coordinating with production management to balance workload and deadlines while driving efficiency improvements. You will lead training, timekeeping, and staffing requirements, while implementing corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean, and Six Sigma.