Caterpillar, Inc

3rd Shift - Production Manager

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment
  • Previous supervisory or leadership experience is a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for production reporting
  • Familiarity with safety and quality standards in manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of performance management techniques

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate activities of the 3rd shift production line
  • Prepare schedules and resolve daily production issues
  • Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards for all processes
  • Create and share reports on production processes and performance
  • Train new hires and manage scheduling conflicts
  • Promote internal communication and teamwork among production staff

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and volunteering
  • 401(k) savings plan with employer match
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
  • Career development programs and tuition reimbursement
  • Incentives and bonuses for performance
  • Life and disability insurance options
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Manufacturing

Job Description:

The Mapleton Foundry is one of the largest in the United States and home to the largest core making machine in the world! Working at the foundry is hard work that demands focus and safety, quality, and commitment to helping our customers build a better world. With over 800 employees at the foundry, we are looking for someone who can support process development projects for the continuous improvement of the safety, quality, velocity and cost of manufacturing.

Role Description:

Oversee and coordinate 3rd shift activities of a more complex production line, prepares schedules, resolves issues, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

What you will do:
  • Creating reports and records of production processes, tools issues performance, and inventory; sharing them with managers and providing suggestions to improve safety, productivity and quality.
  • Preparing, maintaining, and updating documentation related to operating procedures and safety and quality standards; ensuring all processes and products meet desired safety and quality standards.
  • Supervising and directing the daily activities of production lines workers, assigning tasks, ensuring coordination between different teams, ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance.
  • Training new hires, managing scheduling and work conflicts, monitoring safety, and promoting internal communication to create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.


Skills you will have:
  • Performance Management: Working 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: Working knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
  • Planning and Organizing: Working 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.
  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Basic knowledge and understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
  • Data Gathering & Analysis: Basic 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.


Top candidates will possess:
  • Previous foundry experience
  • Previous assembly or production operations experience
  • Previous supervisory or leadership experience
  • Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to effectively leverage spreadsheets to support production reporting and operational decision-making.


Additional Information:
  • This is a 3rd shift position in Mapleton, IL
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Posting Dates: 7/15/26 - 7/27/26
  • A closer look into the Mapleton Facility https://youtu.be/0kKlppm_nfc


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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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

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
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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