Production Manager

Caterpillar Brazil; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 97,530 - 146,290; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, IL seeks a Production Manager to lead a complex production line on 1st shift, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time manufacturing.

You will coordinate schedules, analyze performance, and drive continuous improvement with a hands‑on leadership style. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong problem solving and communication skills, and experience in lean manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Problem solving and data analysis to drive improvements.
• Ability to manage performance and develop teams.
• Strong analytical thinking and decision making under pressure.
• Effective communication across departments and shifts.
• Attention to detail and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution for a complex production line, aligning staffing and materials to safety, quality, and delivery goals.
• Create and maintain production reports and records with actionable recommendations.
• Prepare SOPs and ensure processes meet safety and quality standards.
• Supervise production teams, assign work, monitor performance, and resolve conflicts.
• Train new team members and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem Solving

Data Gathering & Analysis

Performance Management

Analytical Thinking

Decision Making

Planning & Organizing

Effective Communications

Accuracy & Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

## Production ManagerApplylocations: Decatur, Illinoistime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0000385466**Career Area:**Manufacturing**Job Description:****Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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.**Production Manager****Location:** Decatur, IL**Relocation Assistance:** Offered**Visa Sponsorship:** Not offered**Travel:** Up to 5%**Work Arrangement:** On-site**Job Summary**As 1st shift Production Manager in Decatur, Illinois, you will oversee and coordinate a complex production line, ensuring safe, high‐quality, on‐time manufacturing. You’ll lead daily execution by preparing schedules, resolving production issues, and reinforcing operating procedures and standards, while developing teams and strengthening a culture of continuous improvement.**Key Responsibilities*** 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.**Required Skills*** **Problem Solving:** Ability to identify problems, assess alternatives, and drive practical resolutions using fact‐finding and diagnostic tools.* **Data Gathering & Analysis:** Ability to collect, synthesize, and document data from multiple sources to support decisions and performance improvements.* **Performance Management:** Ability to set expectations, provide objective feedback, develop talent, and contribute to a strong performance culture.* **Analytical Thinking:** Ability to define issues, compare solution options, recognize patterns, and apply structured analysis tools.* **Decision Making & Critical Thinking:** Ability to organize relevant inputs, clarify priorities, and assess risks/benefits to make sound decisions.* **Planning & Organizing:** Ability to build action plans, manage competing priorities, and keep production on track with disciplined execution.* **Effective Communications:** Ability to communicate clearly and constructively with teams and stakeholders; deliver feedback and share expectations.* **Accuracy & Attention to Detail:** Ability to ensure precise documentation, reliable reporting, and mistake‐proof execution where required.* **Education:** bachelor’s degree **or equivalent experience** desired.**Preferred Skills*** Experience leading production in a complex manufacturing environment, including multi‐team coordination and shift leadership.* Knowledge and practical application of Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement principles.* Familiarity with Six Sigma methods and data‐driven problem solving.### ### **Summary Pay Range:**$97,530.00 - $146,290.00Compensation 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:**July 28, 2026 - August 9, 2026Any 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.