**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. 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. It’s More Than a Job, it’s a Career - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo) Caterpillar is seeking a **2nd Shift Fabrications Production Manager** in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will oversee and coordinate the activities of a more complex production line, prepares schedules, resolves issues, and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards. **What you can look forward to in this role:** + Monitoring and improving shop floor safety, + Assuring fixtures, tooling and processes are followed to meet production scheduling. + Determining priorities and sequencing jobs, + Scheduling and prioritizing constrained resources and adjusting staffing to meet flow and customer requirements. + Determining and executing disciplinary action when appropriate. + Procuring and distributing production material to meet schedules. + Ensuring preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule. + Implementing Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certifications. + Evaluating, assessing, identifying, and leading the deployment of workforce training. **A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:** + **Talent Management:** Knowledge of human resources and talent management processes; ability to lead, motivate, evaluate, and reward employees at the workplace. + **Manufacturing Operations:** Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products. + **Manufacturing Safety:** 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. + **Production Training:** Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for delivering formal and informal training on the safe and efficient operation of production machinery; ability to conduct effective formal and situation-specific training. **Top Candidates for this position may also have:** + One or more year of manufacturing planning experience including in the areas of fabrications, logistics, assembly, or engineering. + Three or more years of supervisor experience within manufacturing environment. + A two-year degree in a manufacturing or business discipline + Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills. + Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers. **Additional Information:** The primary location for this position is Boone Trail Sanford, NC. Domestic relocation assistance is not available Sponsorship is not available **How we support you (Employee benefits)** Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career including the potential to advance your career into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing positions. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a very generous yearly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacations and paid holidays (Prorated based on hire date). Safety is a top priority at Caterpillar, we provide all necessary personal protective equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, uniform shirts, and pants. **The power of everyone** At Caterpillar, we believe that each person is unique and valued. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the community where we live and work. To learn more about Caterpillar please visit: www.Caterpillar.com 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:** October 31, 2024 - November 14, 2024 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. Not ready to apply? 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