Career Area:ManufacturingJob 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.Caterpillar’s Paving Products team in Brooklyn Park is in search of a 2nd Shift Production Manager. In this position, you play a key role in motivating, training, and developing a team of hourly talent in the paint, fabrications or assembly departments. Using your communication skills and proactive management abilities, you will help execute tasks ensuring the efficiency of your value stream.As a Production Manager, you can expect to:
Supervise and direct the daily activities of production lines workers, assign tasks, ensure 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.
Partner cross-functionally with other departments to prepare, maintain, and update documentation related to operating procedures, safety and quality standards.
Collaborate with other Production Managers in continuous improvement project for the facility.
The successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:
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.
Talent Management : Knowledge of human resources and talent management processes and the ability to lead, engage, motivate, evaluate, and reward team members.
Manufacturing Operations: Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.
Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
Top Candidates for this position may also have:
Experience managing teams to production, budgetary, and efficiency targets.
Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or other similar roles including the Military
Welding, fabrications or manufacturing experience.
Machining experience.
Experience in multiple manufacturing support disciplines.
Six Sigma Greenbelt.
A thorough knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes.
Additional Information:
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Shift: 2nd – 2PM to 10PM Monday-Friday
Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
ISE is not available for this position.
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 everyoneAt 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.comRelocation is available for this position.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:September 30, 2024 - October 14, 2024Any 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) .