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career area
manufacturing
role definition
oversee and coordinate the activities of the production line, prepare schedules, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
responsibilities
* 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 line 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.
degree requirement
degree or equivalent experience desired.
skill descriptors
analytical thinking
knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
* names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
* describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
* gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
* helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.
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.
* raises awareness of potential bottlenecks and disruptions to the schedule.
* breaks tasks into manageable steps that can be incorporated into a personal work plan.
* escalates concerns over competing or conflicting priorities.
* monitors progress continuously and adjusts tactics for handling situations on a case by case basis.
* creates action plans that ensure the accomplishment of responsibilities.
process improvement
understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintain focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.
* identifies the main processes for which the group is responsible.
* demonstrates the ability to improve ways of doing things.
* applies the concept of continuous improvement to identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
* seeks help to implement ideas for process improvement for the group.
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.
* demonstrates an understanding of performance management concepts.
* describes organization's performance management process.
* explains organization's core performance factors and ratings.
* participates in own performance review or performance checkpoint session.
manufacturing operations
knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day‑to‑day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.
* identifies safety hazards and anomalies during the manufacturing process and reports to an immediate superior.
* works with basic manufacturing related operation procedures like productivity enhancement, quality control, etc.
* participates in regular and ad‑hoc operations review meetings.
* assists in the process improvement projects of the plant or facility to deliver high quality products.
* follows regulatory processes and procedures for the plant or facility.
manufacturing safety
knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work‑related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
* consults on the use of new tools and techniques for safety protection.
* performs safety inspections to assure compliance with osha requirements.
* designs and implements emergency response processes and procedures.
* promotes workplace safety among supervisors and workers; communicates safety rules and regulations.
* assess and reports unusual or new safety hazards or violations; initiates corrective action.
* ensures that all employees and contractors comply with relevant safety policies and regulations.
manufacturing standards, procedures and policies
knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
* discusses the relevance of standards for a manufacturing environment.
* researches process and product blueprints for own area.
* describes and follows all policies, standards and procedures.
* obtains documentation and information on standards and their usage.
production training
knowledge of approaches, tools and techniques for delivering formal and informal training on the safe and efficient operation of production machinery; ability to conduct effective formal and situation‑specific training.
* prepares lesson plans and materials for upcoming training sessions.
* documents the production process and writes user manuals detailing production machinery operation.
* instructs staff in the basic set‑up and operation of production machinery.
* schedules and executes training sessions for production employees.
* maintains records documenting employees' successful completion of production training programs.
posting dates: december 8, 2025 — december 15, 2025
caterpillar is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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