Night Shift Lean Logistics Production Manager

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a 3rd shift Logistics Production Manager in Sanford, NC. You will collaborate with the team to maintain and improve processes and systems for manufacturing.

You will analyze current procedures, drive continuous improvement, and manage outbound shipments with a focus on safety and efficiency. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on expertise in lean manufacturing, scheduling, and material flow.

Qualifications

• Lean manufacturing knowledge and tools.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and initiative.
• Experience with order to delivery processes and manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve shop floor safety, eliminating unsafe processes.
• Determine priorities and sequences of jobs.
• Schedule and prioritize resources, adjusting staff to meet flow and customer requirements.
• Ensure production material is procured and distributed to meet schedules.
• Increase production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Determine overtime needs when resources are insufficient.
• Ensure preventive maintenance is performed as scheduled.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma projects and internal certifications.
• Develop and deploy standard work for each area.
• Drive root cause corrective actions and continuous improvements.
• Manage outbound shipments for multiple customer types, including overseas shipments documentation.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork & communication

Critical thinking

Initiative

Order to delivery knowledge

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Tools

Machine shop operations

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a 3rd shift Logistics Production Manager in Sanford, NC. You will collaborate with the team to maintain and improve processes and systems for manufacturing.

You will analyze current procedures, drive continuous improvement, and manage outbound shipments with a focus on safety and efficiency. This role requires strong leadership and hands-on expertise in lean manufacturing, scheduling, and material flow.