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.

　　At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Production Manager 4 in East Peoria, IL.

　　The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

　　We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth. 

　　Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=39) – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. 

　　Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=25) .

　　Job duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

　　Monitors and improves shop floor safety, aggressively eliminating unsafe processes

　　Ensures that processes are followed to meet business metrics

　　Determines priorities and manpower

　　Schedules and prioritizes constrained resources, and adjusts staff to meet flow and customer requirements

　　Increases production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste elimination

　　Implements a Lean culture

　　Evaluates, assesses, identifies and leads the deployment of workforce training

　　Value Stream Mapping

　　Initiates and conducts process improvement dialogs with Team Leads and Team Members

　　Monitor SAP / EWM transactions and grief

　　Drives root cause corrective action projects and continuous improvement

　　Leads section status reporting and monitors key KPI’s

　　Leads the creation, implementation and training of standard work procedures

　　Basic Requirements:

　　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. Raises awareness of potential bottlenecks and disruptions to processes. 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.

　　Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services. Streamlines the critical workflow for executing key processes. Sets priorities for addressing process problems that limit performance. Develops methods for improving and establishing controls for critical processes. Monitors external sources for applicable new methods and controls. Analyzes findings from improvement cycles to ensure success of interventions. Coaches others to develop the skills to improve processes.

　　Manufacturing Operations: Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products. 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 Logistics functions. Supervises daily operations to ensure Logistics support is adhered

　　A nalytical 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. Seeks discrepancies and inconsistencies in available information. Organizes and prioritizes the sequence of steps to be taken to remedy the situation. Identifies many possible causes for a problem based on prior experience and current research. Quantifies the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success before recommending a course of action. Approaches a complex problem by breaking it down into its component parts. Chooses among a diverse set of analytical tools according to the nature of the situation.

　　Top Candidates Will Also Have:

　　Bachelor degree in Manufacturing or Supply chain discipline

　　Knowledge of Aftermarket parts and Transportation

　　Demonstrated experience with SAP

　　Lean experience

　　SAP power user experience

　　Material handling experience

　　Additional Information:

　　This position does not offer relocation and is located in East Peoria, IL

　　This position is on 1st Shift (7am-3pm)

　　Final Details

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　　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. #Li

　　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.