Caterpillar, Inc

2nd Shift Assembly Production Manager

Caterpillar, Inc • $81K — $122K *
Athens, GA 30606In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing management or production supervision.
  • Strong understanding of performance management techniques.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and analysis.
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and 6 Sigma methodologies.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and enhance safety protocols on the shop floor.
  • Determine production needs and ensure necessary tools and equipment are available.
  • Coordinate workload, priorities, and sequence of operations with production management.
  • Manage overtime allocations and prioritize resource deployment effectively.
  • Implement process changes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Ensure product quality meets Caterpillar's standards while controlling costs.
  • Oversee inventory management for timely parts and material distribution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
  • Access to Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Manufacturing

Job Description:

Caterpillar is seeking a 2nd Shift Assembly Production Manager in Athens, GA. In this role, you will collaborate with the team and maintaining and improving processes and 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:
  • Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean product environment.
  • Determines processing needs to ensure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules and production requirements.
  • Daily tie-in with production management to designate workload, priorities and sequence for work assigned.
  • Determines overtime need, determines priorities when resources are insufficient, and decides when disciplinary action is necessary.
  • Suggest 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 the quality of product produced and conforms to Caterpillars Quality Policy while maintaining cost.
  • Ensure necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner
  • Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, CQMS/ISO certification, etc.
  • Responsible for training and development of staff, timekeeping, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, and ensuring consistent application of organizational needs.


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.
  • 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.
  • 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.


Top Candidates for this position may also have:
  • Manufacturing experience in Assembly, Logistics, Fabrications, or Machining.
  • Prior experience in strategic planning needed.
  • Strong human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside the department.
  • Must be proficient with all Microsoft office products.
  • Must be willing to work outside of normal work hours including overtime and alternate shifts.
  • The employee may be required to move items weighing up to 35 pounds.


Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Athens, GA.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

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:
July 10, 2026 - July 23, 2026

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

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About Caterpillar, Inc

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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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
NASDAQ
CAT
* Ladders Estimates

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