Assembly Production Manager

About the 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 workload, 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 Caterpillar's Quality Policy while maintaining cost.
Surensess necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner.
Implements 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve manufacturing processes and systems, ensuring the effective production of all products within the facility.
• Evaluate current and future procedures, systems, and equipment needs, providing recommendations based on manufacturing requirements.
• Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean product environment.
• Determine processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules and production requirements.
• Daily tie-in with production management to designate workload, priorities and sequence for work assigned.
• Determine overtime need, determine priorities when resources are insufficient, and decide when disciplinary action is necessary.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency.
• Work to improve processes, timeliness and reduce costs by eliminating non-value-added activities.
• Ensure the quality of product produced and conforms to Caterpillar's Quality Policy while maintaining cost.
• Surensess 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.

Requirements

• Skills in process improvement, manufacturing safety, and production training.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Previous assembly experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite, SAP, and/or Workday.
• Leadership and/or participation in facility safety initiatives.
• Process improvement experience.
• Learn 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.
• Lean manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of related experience in manufacturing or production management.

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Manufacturing Safety
• Production Training

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

Pay

Pay Range: $81,370.00 - $122,060.00

Schedule

1st Shift