Senior Production Manager (Process Validation Area)

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Job Posting Title: Senior Production Manager (Process Validation Area)

Salary: £66,100-£70,000

Contract: Permanent

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Hours: Full Time - 36.50

Travel: Up to 10%

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Job Reference: R0000371791

The Opportunity:

Our Senior Production manager for PVA (Process Validation Area) will lead operational readiness for multiple complex ATK (Articulated Trucks) New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. This role will involve planning & execution of new manufacturing process validation; operator training & coordination of validation machine builds from program launch through to factory introduction.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating with Design & Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain & NPI leadership to plan & manage manufacturing validation & build activity for each deliverable within ATK NPI programs

• Overseeing cross functional resource planning & communicating with stakeholders & participating functional areas: addressing & resolving problems to achieve project goals.

• Motivating & developing team members

• MGPP & Strategy development for advanced manufacturing inclusion within the Peterlee facility

• Communicating with customers & managing expectations: ensuring effective use of department controls & reporting mechanisms

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skills, experience & qualifications you will have:

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Level Extensive Knowledge

Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

Level Extensive Knowledge

Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.

Level Working Knowledge

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.
Level Extensive Experience:

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.
Level Extensive Experience:

Top candidates will have:

• Extensive operational knowledge for ATK (Articulated Trucks) or Large Off-Road Machine manufacturing processes

• Execution experience for all phases of a new product introduction program

• Extensive operational & leadership experience, including the ability to form cohesive high performing teams from multiple business functions, adapt leadership style to maximise team performance & output

• Ability to work to deadlines & demanding situations

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays including additional service days awarded every 2 years up to a maximum of 5 days.

• Up to 18% annual bonus

• Car Cash allowance

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%),

• Share Ownership Scheme (50% company matched)

• Personalized flexible benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse, and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, and personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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