Assembly Production Manager

Caterpillar; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking an Assembly Production Manager in Clayton, NC. This role involves overseeing production operations, ensuring safety and quality, and implementing efficiency initiatives. Candidates should have strong skills in quality management, planning, and manufacturing safety, along with the ability to train staff and manage resources effectively.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Knowledge of quality management methods and ability to create a supportive environment.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks and resources efficiently.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety regulations to protect workers.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules and technician performance.
• Ensure safety and quality of products produced on the shop floor.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Quality Management

Planning and Organizing

Manufacturing Safety

Production Training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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 Assembly Production Manager in Clayton, NC. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a production schedule, technicians and overall performance of designated value stream. Responsibilities include meeting Caterpillar’s goals for People, Quality, Velocity and Cost.

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 work load, 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:

• Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
• Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
• 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:

• Experience on a manufacturing floor
• Experience in a mechanical aptitude.
• Must be proficient with all Microsoft office products.
• Must be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternate shifts.
• Previous supply chain, assembly or quality experience
• Leadership and/or participation in facility safety initiatives
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Strong human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Clayton, NC.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$87,480.00 - $131,280.00

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:

June 20, 2025 - July 6, 2025

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.

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