Foundry Production Manager — 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Incentive bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Hodges, SC is seeking a production supervisor to oversee a complex production line, coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and uphold safety and quality standards.

You will supervise daily line activities, train new hires, manage scheduling, and promote collaboration to drive continuous improvement in a foundry environment. This role requires onsite work five days a week, with relocation support available.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
• Working knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Working knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Working knowledge and understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Basic understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Responsibilities

• Creating reports and records of production processes, tools issues performance, and inventory; sharing them with managers and providing suggestions to improve safety, productivity and quality.
• Preparing, maintaining, and updating documentation related to operating procedures and safety and quality standards; ensuring all processes and products meet desired safety and quality standards.
• Supervising and directing the daily activities of production lines workers, assigning tasks; ensuring coordination between different teams, ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance in a foundry environment.
• Training new hires, managing scheduling and work conflicts, monitoring safety, and promoting internal communication to create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Data gathering & analysis

Performance management

Decision making

Effective communications

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

MRP systems

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Hodges, SC is seeking a production supervisor to oversee a complex production line, coordinate schedules, resolve issues, and uphold safety and quality standards.

You will supervise daily line activities, train new hires, manage scheduling, and promote collaboration to drive continuous improvement in a foundry environment. This role requires onsite work five days a week, with relocation support available.