Senior Manager Manufacturing Operations

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.
Job Description:
Oversees and directs daily plant operations including production and manufacturing, maintenance, engineering support, safety, regulatory compliance, distribution and warehousing.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing programs and practices for hiring, performance management and developing/training the personnel that perform and support the plant operating functions.
• Directing all aspects of manufacturing operations for the plant or facility in order to produce cost-effective, timely and high quality products in a safe, secure and sanitary working environment..
• Managing development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems and other operating infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives.
• Directing development of production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations; monitoring process and personnel performance of scheduled work activities to remove operating impediments and achieve established operating goals.

Required Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechatronic, Industrial, Mechanic or related engineer
• Proficient in English (written and verbal communication)
• 10+ years of relevant experience in appropriate equivalent experience
• Requires analytical ability as well as excellent oral and written communications skills and thorough knowledge concerning the capabilities of both domestic and foreign suppliers
• Supervisor experience
• Negotiation with Customers and prioritization skills
• Provides effective communication and services in solving production problems or pursuing operational improvements
• Knowledge of organization's budget process; ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget.
• Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization
• 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.
• 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
• Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.
• 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.
• Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures, and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Caterpillar Reman products
• Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Posting Dates:
September 18, 2024 - September 22, 2024
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).
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