Job Type: Full time
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 is seeking a 1st Shift Fabrications Production Manager in Athens, GA. In this role, you will collaborate with the team and maintaining and improving processes and systems and the manufacturing of the products produced in the facility. Further you will analyze and recommend current and future systems procedures and equipment needs based on manufacturing requirements.   What you can look forward to in this role: Running a Small Business unit for People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost Monitors and improves shop floor safety, aggressively eliminates unsafe processes  Assures fixtures, tooling and processes are followed to meet production schedules Determines priorities and sequences jobs Schedules and prioritizes constrained resources, and adjusts staffing to meet flow and customer requirements Determines and executes disciplinary action when appropriate Procures and distributes production material to meet schedules Ensures preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule Implements, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification and others Evaluates, assess, identifies and leads the deployment of workforce training  A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in: 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. Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services. 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. Talent Management: Knowledge of human resources and talent management processes; ability to lead, motivate, evaluate, and reward employees at the workplace.  Top Candidates for this position may also have: Over 5 years of leadership, team building and execution in a manufacturing fabrications environment A bachelor's degree in a manufacturing discipline Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers and drive change management on the team. Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills Experience collecting, presenting and making policy based on data collection   Additional Information: The primary location for this position is Athens, GA. Domestic relocation assistance is not available Sponsorship is not available     Summary Pay Range:$87,480.00 - $131,280.00Compensation 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 benefitsLife InsuranceParental leaveAdoption benefitsTuition Reimbursement       * These benefits also apply to part-time employeesVisa 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:April 11, 2025 - April 19, 2025Any 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.