Senior Production Leader - Lean, High-Volume Machining

Caterpillar; Illinois; On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Manager Production in Mapleton, Illinois. You will lead day-to-day operations across shifts in a high-volume engine block and cylinder liner machining environment, guiding production, quality, maintenance, and material flow to ensure safe, efficient production of high-quality components.

The role emphasizes staffing, performance management, and development of management staff, with focus on safety, schedules, and cost controls, while driving lean and

Qualifications

• Production training to operate safe, efficient production machinery.
• Influencing tactics to impact decisions across the organization.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environment and processes.
• Performance management skills to develop individuals and teams.
• Analytical thinking to identify root causes and solve problems.
• Planning and organizing to ensure timely, systematic work flow.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing, development, and performance programs for operations.
• Oversee daily operations to meet safety, schedules, and performance targets.
• Drive improvements in overall operations and implement cost, safety, and quality controls.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and maintain a safe manufacturing environment.

Skills

Production Training

Influencing

Flexibility/Adaptability

Performance Management

Analytical Thinking

Planning & Organizing

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Manager Production in Mapleton, Illinois. You will lead day-to-day operations across shifts in a high-volume engine block and cylinder liner machining environment, guiding production, quality, maintenance, and material flow to ensure safe, efficient production of high-quality components.

The role emphasizes staffing, performance management, and development of management staff, with focus on safety, schedules, and cost controls, while driving lean and