Caterpillar Inc.
2nd Shift Fabrications Manager Production
🇺🇸Sanford, North Carolina, United States1 day ago
$97,530 – $146KMidFull Time
Career Area:
ManufacturingJob 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.
Caterpillar is seeking a 2nd Shift Fabrications Production Manager in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will oversee and coordinate the activities of a more complex production line, prepares schedules, resolves issues, and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards.
What you can look forward to in this role:
Monitoring and improving shop floor safety,
Assuring fixtures, tooling and processes are followed to meet production scheduling.
Determining priorities and sequencing jobs,
Scheduling and prioritizing constrained resources and adjusting staffing to meet flow and customer requirements.
Determining and executing disciplinary action when appropriate.
Procuring and distributing production material to meet schedules.
Ensuring preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule.
Implementing Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certifications.
Evaluating, assessing, identifying, and leading the deployment of workforce training.
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.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Top Candidates for this position may also have:
One or more year of manufacturing planning experience including in the areas of fabrications, logistics, assembly, or engineering.
Three or more years of supervisor experience within manufacturing environment.
A two-year degree in a manufacturing or business discipline
Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers.
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Boone Trail Sanford, NC.
Domestic relocation assistance is not available
Sponsorship is not available
Summary Pay Range:
$97,530.00 - $146,290.00Compensation 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:
May 19, 2026 - May 31, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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