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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.

Role Summary
Oversee and coordinate daily production line operations, ensuring schedules are met, issues are resolved, and safety, quality, and productivity standards are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support production teams to achieve operational goals and maintain a safe work environment.
• Monitor production performance, inventory, and equipment issues; prepare reports and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate daily schedules, assign tasks, and facilitate communication across teams.
• Train new employees, support performance development, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, production supervision, or operations leadership.
• Strong skills in team leadership, problem-solving, planning, and organization.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations, safety standards, quality systems, and continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.

Preferred Competencies

• Production & Manufacturing Operations
• Safety Compliance & OSHA Standards
• Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement
• Team Leadership & Performance Management
• Analytical Thinking & Root Cause Analysis
• Training & Employee Development

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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