Off-Shift Production Manager — Safety & Lean Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career development

Incentive bonus

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

On-site work

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking a Production Manager to lead a complex production line onsite, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time output. The role includes scheduling, issue resolution, and maintaining operating procedure documentation.

The position requires strong leadership, experience in production management, and a focus on safety and continuous improvement. Relocation assistance is offered; visa sponsorship is not available; travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production management.
• Strong understanding of safety and quality standards in a production setting.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed documentation related to production processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve issues efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Create and share reports on 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 line workers, assigning tasks, ensuring coordination between different teams, ensuring their safety, and monitoring their performance.
• Training new hires, managing scheduling and ensuring that all team members are well-equipped to perform their duties effectively.
• Collaborating with various departments to ensure smooth production operations and resolve any issues that may arise.

Skills

Production management

Safety standards

Leadership

Documentation

Problem solving

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking a Production Manager to lead a complex production line onsite, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time output. The role includes scheduling, issue resolution, and maintaining operating procedure documentation.

The position requires strong leadership, experience in production management, and a focus on safety and continuous improvement. Relocation assistance is offered; visa sponsorship is not available; travel up to 5%.