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.

Caterpillar is seeking a Fabrications Production Manager in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will be responsible for indirect and direct hourly employees, as well as management and salaried employees for an assigned machine cell, area or machine line and is responsible for all three shifts. 

What you can look forward to in this role:

Monitors and improves safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean production environment.Ensures processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided. Meets schedules and production requirements.Determines priorities and schedules the sequence of jobs.Determines overtime need, determines priorities when resources are insufficient, and decides when disciplinary action is necessary.Produces product to meet quality standards while maintaining cost.Ensures necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner.Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency.  Works to improve processes, timeliness and reduce costs by eliminating non-value-added activities.Ensures preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule.Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification, etc.  Evaluate, assess, and identify training needs of the workforce.Ensures training and effective utilization of work force.Position should have a good working knowledge of labor rules and regulations.

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.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:

Experience in a manufacturing environmentExperience in a supervisory/ management roleThorough knowledge of CPS processes and tools, fabrication shop operations, equipment and processes plus familiarity with materials and quality objectives

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

Sponsorship is not available

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:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

May 28, 2025 - June 4, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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