Senior Production Leader, Power Systems

Caterpillar Inc.; Griffin (GA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plans

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Manager Production to provide senior leadership for production operations at our Griffin Engine Packaging Plant. This role leads genset and power module manufacturing in a fast-paced environment, with seven direct-report supervisors and multiple indirect reports.

You will drive safety, quality, productivity and cost objectives while developing talent and championing lean principles.

Qualifications

• Production Training: extensive knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for training on safe and efficient operation of production machinery.
• Problem Solving: ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational or process problems.
• Influencing: effective influencing tactics to impact decisions inside and outside the organization.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment.
• Performance Management: knowledge of performance management systems and methods.
• Analytical Thinking: ability to determine root causes and create solutions.
• Planning and Organizing: plan and organize tasks and resources methodically.
• Effective Communications: communicate ideas clearly and accurately.
• Leadership & People Management: lead production teams and develop talent.

Responsibilities

• Leading production operations within a high-velocity manufacturing environment.
• Driving safety performance and fostering a safety-first culture.
• Managing priorities related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Leading employee development activities and performance processes.
• Resolving day-to-day operational escalations and challenges.
• Supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production Training

Problem Solving

Influencing

Flexibility

Performance Management

Analytical Thinking

Planning & Organizing

Effective Communications

Leadership & People Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Manager Production to provide senior leadership for production operations at our Griffin Engine Packaging Plant. This role leads genset and power module manufacturing in a fast-paced environment, with seven direct-report supervisors and multiple indirect reports.

You will drive safety, quality, productivity and cost objectives while developing talent and championing lean principles.