Manager Production in Machining

Career Area: Manufacturing 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.

Oversees and coordinates daily production activities within the MTV machining area, ensuring safe operations, product quality, production continuity, and achievement of volume and cost objectives. Leads assigned line personnel during a rotating 12-hour shift and supports disciplined execution through PQVC indicators and PDCA action tracking. Maintains a stable machining operation by coordinating people, priorities, and operational resources; identifying deviations; communicating risks; and driving timely corrective actions. Provides accurate operating information to support decisions and continuous improvement. Provides first-line leadership for machining operations, including CNC processes, personnel administration, production reporting, daily scheduling, performance follow-up, and coordination with Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance support functions.

Supervise daily activities of machining personnel, assign work, and coordinate resources to meet the production schedule. Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, and operating standards throughout the shift. Manage value stream performance through PQVC indicators, identifying deviations, priorities, and operational risks. Lead PDCA board reviews, assign actions and owners, track due dates, and verify effective closure. Coordinate CNC machining operations with Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance to address technical and operational issues. Prepare, maintain, and communicate production reports, metrics, personnel incidents, tool-performance information, and shift records. Administer schedules, attendance events, and personnel records through the applicable corporate system with accuracy and timeliness. Train and guide new personnel while promoting collaboration, disciplined execution, effective communication, and continuous improvement. Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering field. Intermediate English is required to interpret operational and technical information and to support business communication related to manufacturing processes, equipment, and systems. What skills the ideal candidate will have: Problem Solving Level: Working Knowledge Working knowledge of CNC machining processes. Ability to manage and interpret PQVC indicators. Proficiency in Freedom and Lock. Knowledge of PDCA boards and structured action follow-up. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for operational reporting and analysis. Ability to lead shop-floor personnel and coordinate daily priorities. Ability to prepare clear reports and communicate deviations, risks, and required actions. Analytical Thinking Level: Working Knowledge Defines the issue and determines its significance to safety, quality, volume, or cost. Compares two or more alternatives using relevant operating information. Uses flowcharts, Pareto charts, cause-and-effect diagrams, or similar tools to identify meaningful patterns. Identifies the principal factors affecting the situation and the teams impacted. Applies logic to interpret data and reach supportable conclusions. Planning and Organizing Level: Working Knowledge Raises awareness of potential bottlenecks and disruptions to the production schedule. Breaks objectives into manageable tasks for the shift team. Escalates concerns involving competing or conflicting priorities.