Caterpillar, Inc

1st Shift Fabrications Production Manager

Caterpillar, Inc$89K — $133K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of manufacturing management experience
  • Proven ability in performance management techniques
  • Strong problem-solving skills in operational processes
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with performance improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor
  • Meet production schedules and quality standards
  • Manage scheduling and prioritization of tasks
  • Ensure timely ordering and distribution of resources
  • Assess and identify training needs for workforce

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Career Development opportunities
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Manufacturing

Job Description:

Caterpillar is seeking a 1st Fabrications Production Manager in Sanford, NC on all shifts. In this role, you will be responsible for indirect and direct hourly employees, as well as management and salaried employees for an assigned machine cell, area or machine line and is responsible for all three shifts.

What you can look forward to in this role:
  • Monitors and improves safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean production environment.
  • Ensures processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided.
  • Meets schedules and production requirements.
  • Determines priorities and schedules the sequence of jobs.
  • Determines overtime need, determines priorities when resources are insufficient, and decides when disciplinary action is necessary.
  • Produces product to meet quality standards while maintaining cost.
  • Ensures necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Suggests 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 preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule.
  • Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification, etc.
  • Evaluate, assess, and identify training needs of the workforce.
  • Ensures training and effective utilization of work force.
  • Position should have a good working knowledge of labor rules and regulations.


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


Top Candidates for this position may also have:
  • Thorough knowledge of CPS (Caterpillar Production System) processes and tools
  • A working knowledge of fabrications, fabrications operations, and welding.
  • A working knowledge of Logistics/Supply Chain
  • Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers.
  • Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.


Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

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.

Posting Dates:
August 25, 2026 - September 8, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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