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.

　　Position Information:

　　To be considered for this position, please apply by 2/1/2024 at 11:59pm.

　　Shift Information: Monday- Friday 2pm- 10:30pm

　　Position location: Pontiac

　　Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

　　Role Definition

　　This is a 2nd shift Senior Production Manager position, overseeing Fuel Systems production in the Pontiac manufacturing facility. The incumbent will own and set the overall direction for the value stream(s) in each area, with overall responsibility for PQVC performance of the value stream(s) including MQ12005 certification and CPS Assessment scores. Reporting directly to this position are about 5-7 Section Managers and various levels of Operations support personnel. Additional responsibilities may change over time to include items such as manufacturing engineering responsibilities, capital planning and installation and process improvement projects.

　　What you will do:

　　Managing staffing, development, and performance management programs for operations staff; managing, motivating, and developing management team.

　　Overseeing operations activities, ensuring that safety, and schedules and performance requirements are met and system resources are used effectively.

　　Monitoring overall operations performance and implementing production safety, cost, and quality control mechanisms.

　　Ensures the compliance of all regulatory guidelines and forges a safe and sound manufacturing environment.

　　Degree/ Experience Requirements

　　Associate’s degree or higher education is required.

　　Prior experience in manufacturing engineering and good working knowledge of machine tools and learning.

　　Skills needed to be successful in this role:

　　Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

　　Level Working Knowledge:

　　Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.

　　Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.

　　Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.

　　Identifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.

　　Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

　　Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

　　Level Working Knowledge:

　　Raises awareness of potential bottlenecks and disruptions to the schedule.

　　Breaks tasks into manageable steps that can be incorporated into a personal work plan.

　　Escalates concerns over competing or conflicting priorities.

　　Monitors progress continuously and adjusts tactics for handling situations on a case-by-case basis.

　　Creates action plans that ensure the accomplishment of responsibilities.

　　Manufacturing Operations: Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.

　　Level Extensive Experience:

　　Monitors organizational adherence to policies and procedures.

　　Facilitates communications across departments to ensure a smooth workflow in the plant or facility.

　　Evaluates the risks and safety hazards present in manufacturing operations.

　　Recommends key industry benchmarks of manufacturing operations and relates to own organization.

　　Supervises daily operations to ensure production targets and forecasts are achieved.

　　Employs tools and techniques for anticipating demand and assuring capacity.

　　Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

　　Level Basic Understanding:

　　Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.

　　Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.

　　Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.

　　Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.

　　What you will get:

　　Medical, dental, and vision coverage

　　Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

　　401k savings plan

　　Health savings account (HSA)

　　Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

　　Short and long-term disability coverage

　　Life Insurance

　　Paid parental leave

　　Healthy Lifestyle Programs

　　Employee Assistance Programs

　　Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

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　　Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

　　Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

　　EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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　　There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

　　Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.