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 Production Manager in Clayton, NC. In this role, you will be responsible for managing production, team members and overall performance of designated value stream.  The job role may be supervising either assembly or logistics warehousing operations.  Responsibilities include meeting Caterpillar’s goals for People, Quality, Velocity and Cost.

What you can look forward to in this role: 

Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean product environment 

Determines processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules and production requirements 

Daily tie-in with production management to designate work load, priorities and sequence for work assigned 

Determines overtime need, determines priorities when resources are insufficient, and decides when disciplinary action is necessary 

Suggest 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 the quality of product produced and conforms to Caterpillars Quality Policy while maintaining cost 

Ensure necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner 

Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, CQMS/ISO certification, etc 

Responsible for training and development of staff, time keeping, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs 

 

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 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. 

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 on a manufacturing floor  

Experience in a mechanical aptitude 

Must be proficient with all Microsoft office products. 

Must be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternate shifts 

Previous supply chain, assembly or quality experience 

Leadership and/or participation in facility safety initiatives 

Lean manufacturing experience 

Strong human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department 

 

 

Additional Information: 

The primary location for this position is Clayton, NC. 

Domestic relocation assistance is not available 

Sponsorship is not available 

Summary Pay Range:

$79,800.00 - $119,760.00

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

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:

August 1, 2025 - August 9, 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.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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