Production Manager

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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.

About IPSD:

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Role Definition:
As the Power Generation Production Manager, you will lead and manage a high-complexity production and operations area focused on power generation systems and engine applications. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery performance, while advancing continuous improvement and supporting Caterpillar’s sustainability goals. This role requires strategic leadership to optimize processes, develop talent, and align production capabilities with evolving customer and business needs in the power generation space.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee daily production and assembly operations for power generation products, ensuring alignment with production targets, quality standards, and delivery commitments.

• Champion a strong safety culture and enforce adherence to all safety, environmental, and quality standards, ensuring compliance across all processes and continuous risk reduction.

• Monitor key performance metrics (efficiency, throughput, downtime, scrap, etc.), analyze trends, and implement data-driven improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

• Develop and manage production schedules, resource plans, and capacity alignment to meet customer demand and business objectives.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for operational challenges; drive Lean/continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste and improve process capability.

• Lead, mentor, and develop supervisors and team members; manage performance, support career growth, and build a highly engaged, accountable workforce.

• Partner with engineering, supply chain, quality, and other functions to resolve issues, implement product/process changes, and support new product introductions.

• Utilize production data, reporting tools, and analytics to make informed decisions, communicate performance, and identify improvement opportunities.

• Prepare and deliver clear reports on production performance, safety, quality, and key initiatives to senior leadership; ensure effective communication across all levels.

• Support initiatives aligned with Caterpillar’s sustainability strategy, including energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and advancement of green power solutions.

What 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.

Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.

Performance Management: Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

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 nearly 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.

Summary Pay Range:

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

Posting Dates:

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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