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.

At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Production Manager (3rd Shift) in Lafayette, IN. 

The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Job Summary:

As a Production Manager (3rd Shift) at Caterpillar, you will supervise and provide leadership to Warehouse Associates and Team Leads assigned to a designated area.

Additional Info:

Work Schedule: This is a third shift position, with the opportunity to work within one of the following schedules:Monday through Friday 10:30pm to 6:30amSunday through Tuesday 6:30pm to 6:30amWednesday through Friday 6:30pm to 6:30 amLocation: Please note that PSLD Lafayette operations will be transitioning many positions to the Lebanon, IN facility over the next two years. This position is included in the upcoming move.Relocation Offered: None.Sponsorship Offered: None.Travel: Up to 10% (domestic only)

What You Will Do:

Determine priorities of daily workload for value streamDetermine overtime needs, determine priorities when resources are insufficient, and decide when disciplinary action is necessary Manage employee hours through appropriate time keeping systemEnsure production meets safety, quality, velocity, and cost standards Ensure necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner 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 preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification, etc Monitor and improvs safety in the warehouse; eliminating any unsafe operations and ensuring a safe and clean warehouse environment Evaluate, assess, and identify training needs of the workforce Ensure training and effective utilization of work force Must be able to work overtime as requiredPerform the following Caterpillar Production System (CPS)-related duties: Resource allocation to meet requirements Trains and models the CPS Guiding Principles Deploys process improvement dialogues Deploys Root Cause Corrective Action on issues that arise and drive continuous improvementReports section status and monitors and audits related metrics Leads efforts to develop and deploy standard work for each work area

What You Have (Required Skills):

Previous leadership experienceManufacturing 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.Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.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.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

Manufacturing Operations: Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.College or university degree, in lieu of degree 2+ years of warehouse operations experience3+ years of leadership experienceFamiliarity with CPS (Caterpillar Production System) and PQVC (People, Quality, Velocity, Cost) metrics

What You Will Get:

Through it all, we are one team– creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

Summary Pay Range:

$71,040.00 - $106,440.00

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:

July 15, 2025 - July 29, 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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