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This 2nd shift Manager Production assignment is to support hourly personnel and business requirements in both the Warehouse and Shipping Operations at Kearny Mesa. The role includes but not limited to the effective support and leadership of approximately 25 hourly employees engaged in the processes of material receipt, put-away, picking and delivery of material to the PSO, TMP and Customer Services Organization, carrier/parcel pickups, weekday EOCP requests and material and finished goods shipments through collaboration with the logistics team. The position plays a pivotal role in the identification and removal of obstacle impeding the warehouse and shipping team’s ability to safely deliver/ship the right part, at the right time, in the right quantity to the right location.
The incumbent exercises strong decision-making skills in the allocation of resources, identification of shifting priorities, execution of urgent business needs, use of continuous improvement tools including Lean Thinking and 6 Sigma, and knowledge of collective bargaining agreement to achieve operational excellence. To enable success, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to safety, quality, Solar's values, employee engagement and development, and a passion for continuous improvement are key attributes.
$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.
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
October 1, 2026 - October 15, 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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Headquartered in San Diego, California, USA, Solar Turbines Incorporated, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial gas turbines, with more than 16,000 units and over 3 billion operating hours in over 100 countries. Products from Solar Turbines play an important role in the development of oil, natural gas and power generation projects around the world. Solar Turbines’ products include gas turbine engines (rated from 1,590 to 52,500 horsepower), gas compressors, and gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical-drive packages and generator sets (ranging from 1 to 39 megawatts). Solar’s customers put the company’s products to work in many areas including production, processing and pipeline transmission of natural gas and crude oil and generation of electricity and thermal energy for processing applications, such as manufacturing chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food products.
Solar’s foundation is people and Solar’s culture is one where individual contributions are valued, diversity in the workplace is encouraged, and safety is emphasized in all aspects of the business. Solar Turbines, founded in 1927, is comprised of a dedicated and multi-talented workforce of more than 8,000 employees with decades of experience working as a global team.
