Caterpillar, Inc

Off Shift Senior Operations Manager

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $192K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of management experience in manufacturing operations
  • Proven capabilities in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing large teams
  • Ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead multi-shift manufacturing operations for a large facility
  • Develop and empower production teams for optimal performance
  • Drive safety and quality metrics across all operations
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency
  • Collaborate with engineering and logistics teams for operational success
  • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous learning

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) plan with savings options
  • Flexible benefits including Health Savings Account and FSAs
  • Employee assistance and lifestyle programs
  • Career development opportunities and incentives
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement program
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Caterpillar is seeking a dynamic Off Shift Senior Operations Manager to lead large-scale manufacturing operations in North Little Rock, Arkansas. In this role, you will manage the day-to-day operations of a large manufacturing facility or multiple production areas, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution across all shifts. You will drive performance through operational leadership, talent development, and continuous improvement while aligning production outcomes with business objectives.

What you can look forward to in this role:

  • Lead and manage multi-shift manufacturing operations within a large-scale production environment
  • Develop, coach, and empower operations leaders and production teams to achieve high performance
  • Drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) performance metrics across the facility
  • Ensure operational execution meets production schedules and performance targets while optimizing resources
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing and process optimization
  • Establish and enforce compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards
  • Drive operational excellence strategies to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity
  • Partner cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, logistics, and quality teams
  • Champion a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous learning

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

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

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
  • Background in heavy manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, or industrial operations
  • Experience leading large teams, including leaders of leaders
  • Exposure to multi-site manufacturing environments
  • Familiarity with automation, digital manufacturing, or advanced production systems
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Additional Information:

  • The primary location for this position is North Little Rock, AR.
  • This position will be off shift Monday-Friday
  • Domestic relocation assistance is not available
  • Sponsorship is not available


Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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:

June 17, 2026 - July 5, 2026

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

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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