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.

About IPSD

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future. 

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a driven Production Manager to lead and coordinate our machining operations for our C27/32 engine block line on 1st shift. In this role, you will oversee the activities of the production line, ensuring seamless workflow and optimal efficiency. You will prepare production schedules, resolve operational challenges, and uphold stringent safety and quality standards to meet organizational goals. As a key leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, monitor performance metrics, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your expertise will ensure that our machining operations deliver precision-engineered products that meet and exceed expectations.

What you will do:

Create reports and records of production processes, tools issues performance, and inventory, sharing them with managers and providing suggestions to improve safety, productivity and qualityPrepare, maintain, and update documentation related to operating procedures and safety and quality standards; ensuring all processes and products meet desired safety and quality standardsSupervise and direct the daily activities of approximately 22 production line workers, assigning tasks, ensuring coordination between different teams, ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance Train new hires, manage scheduling and work conflicts, monitor safety, and promote internal communication to create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

What you will have:

Quality Management: Working knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

Utilizes quality indicators relevant to own unit or functionAdheres to organizational quality management processes and practicesApplies key aspects of continuous improvement processes and evaluates impact on qualityUses quality evaluation tools and techniques such as walkthroughs and inspectionsWorks with quality assurance methods, tools and techniques

Analytical Thinking: Working 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.

Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significanceMakes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutionsUses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patternsIdentifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at handUses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions

Planning and Organizing: Working 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 the scheduleBreaks tasks into manageable steps that can be incorporated into a personal work planEscalates concerns over competing or conflicting prioritiesMonitors progress continuously and adjusts tactics for handling situations on a case-by-case basisCreates action plans that ensure the accomplishment of responsibilities

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

Identifies safety hazards and anomalies during the manufacturing process and reports to an immediate superiorWorks with basic manufacturing related operation procedures like productivity enhancement, quality control, etc.Participates in regular and ad-hoc operations review meetingsAssists in the process improvement projects of the plant or facility to deliver high quality productsFollows regulatory processes and procedures for the plant or facility

Manufacturing Safety: Extensive knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

Consults on the use of new tools and techniques for safety protectionPerforms safety inspections to assure compliance with OSHA requirementsDesigns and implements emergency response processes and proceduresPromotes workplace safety among supervisors and workers; communicates safety rules and regulationsAssesses and reports unusual or new safety hazards or violations; initiates corrective actionEnsures that all employees and contractors comply with relevant safety policies and regulations

Additional Information:

Schedule:  Monday – Friday 6:00AM – 2:30PM CSTOvertime expectation up to 20-25%This position is located in Schertz, TXRelocation assistance is not available for this position.

About Caterpillar  

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we have been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.   

  

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Summary Pay Range:

$79,800.00 - $119,760.00

Compensation 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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

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

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

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.

Posting Dates:

February 3, 2025 - February 10, 2025

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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