**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 3rd Shift Production Manager in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will lead teams and supervise people in the manufacturing department to maximize efficiency in quality, velocity and cost. **What you can look forward to in this role:** + Monitors and improves shop floor safety, aggressively eliminates unsafe processes + Assures fixtures, tooling and processes are followed to meet production schedules + Determines priorities and sequences jobs + Schedules and prioritizes constrained resources, and adjusts staffing to meet flow and customer requirements + Determines and executes disciplinary action when appropriate + Procures and distributes production material to meet schedules + Procures and distributes production material to meet schedules + Ensures preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule + Implements, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification and others + Evaluates, assess, identifies and leads the deployment of workforce training + Section Value Stream Mapping + Actively deploys section value stream improvements + Practices and teaches CPS Guiding Principles + Initiates and conducts process improvement dialogs with team leads and team members + Drives root cause corrective action projects and drives continuous improvement + Leads section status reporting and monitors / audits section + Leads the creation, implementation and training of standard work procedures **A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:** + 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. + Manufacturing Operations: Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products. + 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:** + Prior experience in heavy machinery and/or assembly + Experience in a manufacturing supervisory role + Advanced experience in Microsoft Office + SAP experience + Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills. + Good organizational skills and multitasking skills Additional Information: The primary location for this position is 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 **Summary Pay Range:** $95,640.00 - $143,520.00 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:** December 20, 2024 - January 11, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .