Job Description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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Are you a passionate manufacturing leader who thrives on developing teams, driving continuous improvement, and delivering operational results? As a Production Manager, you will lead daily manufacturing operations on third shift and play a key role in shaping a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and performance. You will empower teams to achieve production goals, solve complex operational challenges, and implement initiatives that improve efficiency and business outcomes. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you will have the opportunity to influence plant performance, develop future leaders, and make a meaningful impact on the success of the operation. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys motivating teams, driving change, and achieving results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position requires flexibility to support a demanding production schedule, including significant overtime and regular weekend coverage.

What You Will Do:

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and delivery targets are achieved.
• Manage and develop production teams through coaching, performance management, employee development, and succession planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize processes, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production, equipment, quality, and staffing issues while implementing effective corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve performance.
• Develop and manage production schedules, staffing requirements, and resource allocation to support business objectives and customer demand.
• Monitor key performance indicators and utilize operational data to support decision-making and drive measurable results.
• Partner with engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and support plant goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies, quality standards, and company procedures while promoting a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

Education requirement:

Candidates should possess a Bachelors degree or demonstrate equivalent knowledge through professional expertise.

What skills you will have:

Performance Management: Demonstrated knowledge of leading and developing production teams, including employee coaching, performance management, workforce planning, employee engagement, and talent development.

Problem Solving: Extensive knowledge of production troubleshooting, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), process optimization, Lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Planning and Organizing Demonstrated ability to manage production schedules, allocate resources, coordinate cross-functional teams, and lead projects that improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and delivery performance.

Decision Making & Critical Thinking Working knowledge of data-driven decision making, KPI analysis, risk assessment, operational leadership, and manufacturing processes, including machining operations and production environments.

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the East Peoria, IL facility.

This position supports third-shift operations and requires significant overtime, including regular weekend work, to meet production demands.

Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

This position may require up to 10% travel.

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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.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 11, 2026 - August 20, 2026

Any 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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