First-Shift Production Manager, Lower Powertrain

Caterpillar; Decatur (IL); Presencial; USD 98.000 - 146.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Caterpillar is seeking a 1st shift Production Manager in Decatur, Illinois, to oversee a complex production line. You will drive safety, quality, and on‑time manufacturing while developing teams and reinforcing continuous improvement culture.

You will lead daily execution, prepare schedules, resolve production issues, and ensure adherence to operating procedures and standards. This role requires strong communication and hands-on leadership in an automated environment.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to identify engineering and operational challenges, evaluate alternatives, analyze risks, and implement effective solutions.
• Experience collecting and analyzing operational data to drive performance improvements.
• Proven coaching and workforce development experience.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate day‑to‑day execution for a complex production line, aligning staffing, materials flow, and priorities to meet safety, quality, and delivery commitments.
• Create and maintain production reports and records (process performance, tooling issues, inventory) and provide actionable recommendations to improve safety, productivity, and quality.
• Prepare, maintain, and improve standard operating documentation, ensuring processes and products meet defined safety and quality standards.
• Supervise and direct production teams: assign work, coordinate across teams, monitor performance, remove barriers, and ensure a safe work environment.
• Train and onboard new team members; manage scheduling and resolve work conflicts to maintain stable, efficient shift execution.
• Troubleshoot operational issues with a structured approach; identify root causes, evaluate options, and implement effective countermeasures.
• Communicate clearly up, down, and across the organization to sustain alignment, accountability, and consistent production results.
• Cross collaboration between Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities Engineering, maintenance, and Supply Chain to drive resolution of issues.

Conocimientos

Problem Solving

Data Gathering & Analysis

Performance Management

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making & Critical Thinking

Planning & Organizing

Effective Communication

Accuracy & Attention to Detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Descripción del empleo

Caterpillar is seeking a 1st shift Production Manager in Decatur, Illinois, to oversee a complex production line. You will drive safety, quality, and on‑time manufacturing while developing teams and reinforcing continuous improvement culture.

You will lead daily execution, prepare schedules, resolve production issues, and ensure adherence to operating procedures and standards. This role requires strong communication and hands-on leadership in an automated environment.