3rd Shift Production Manager – Machining Leader

Caterpillar Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Onsite work five days a week

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL, is hiring a 3rd shift Production Manager to lead multiple machining value streams at Building KK. You will coach teams, drive safety, quality, delivery and cost goals, and pair with day shift to ensure smooth handoffs.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, problem solving, and developing leadership across shifts, focusing on operational stability, productivity, and strong customer commitments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Proven experience leading production teams in manufacturing.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple machining value streams on 3rd shift.
• Provide day-to-day people leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement objectives.
• Coordinate handoffs with day shift and cross-functional teams.
• Use metrics to identify gaps and drive improvements in productivity and quality.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and standardize work.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and promote a safety-first culture.
• Resolve operational issues to protect customer commitments and maintain stability.
• Communicate priorities and performance results to leadership and teams.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team environment for sustained site performance.

Skills

Machining expertise

Microsoft Office 365

People leadership

Safety initiatives

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria, IL, is hiring a 3rd shift Production Manager to lead multiple machining value streams at Building KK. You will coach teams, drive safety, quality, delivery and cost goals, and pair with day shift to ensure smooth handoffs.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, problem solving, and developing leadership across shifts, focusing on operational stability, productivity, and strong customer commitments in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.