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 1st Shift Assembly Production Manager in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will collaborate with the team, maintain, and improve processes, 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: 

Report section status and monitors and audits related metrics  

Drives root cause corrective action projects and continuous improvement 

Leads section status reporting and monitors / audits section metrics 

Leads the creation, implementation and training of standard work procedures 

Manage outbound shipments for multiple customer types, including processing, systems, and required documentation for overseas shipments 

Monitor and improve shop floor safety, aggressively eliminating unsafe processes 

Assures fixtures, tooling and processes are followed to meet production schedules 

Increases production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste elimination 

 

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in: 

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. 

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: 

Supervisory or team lead experience 

Thorough knowledge of lean manufacturing processes and tools, machine shop operations, equipment and processes  

Strong teamwork, interpersonal and communication skills 

Exhibit critical thinking, analytical skills, and initiative 

Demonstrated knowledge of order to delivery, engineering and/or manufacturing principles 

 

 

Additional Information: 

The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC. 

Domestic relocation assistance is not available 

Sponsorship is not available 

Summary Pay Range:

$87,480.00 - $131,280.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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 5, 2025 - August 12, 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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