manager production

Job Description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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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.

for - Section Manager Engine Assy & Test shop

Caterpillars Section Managers lead teams and supervise people in manufacturing sections to maximize efficiency in quality, velocity, and cost.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Basic knowledge of Engine functioning, engine parts, assy processes & Test processes.
• Basic knowledge & operation awareness of Engine Assy process equipment, instruments & tools, tooling.
• Knowledge & awareness of new technology in assy procedure & technology. Initiation & developments of new paint-related customer requirements.
• Initiate & conduct Process improvement dialogue at section, cell levels.
• Daily meeting with TL for production and manpower planning.
• Variable Period & labor cost monitoring & Control.
• Control the PQVC requirements & Driving root cause analysis, identification, and resolution of waste (safety, quality, velocity, and cost).
• Drives the CI process, including ideas generated and closure rate metrics and ensures proper escalation when necessary.
• Manages the metrics cascade, timeline & accuracy of the metrics and drives the PDCA process & BIQ culture.
• Monitor and improve shop floor safety, aggressively eliminating unsafe processes.
• Knowledge and awareness of hazardous chemicals storage and handling and safety measures.
• Assures fixtures, tooling, and processes are followed to meet production schedules.
• Determines priorities and sequences jobs.
• Schedules and prioritizes constrained resources and adjusts staff to meet flow and customer requirements.
• Determines and executes disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Ensures production indirect materials, tools, and tooling are timely procured and distributed to meet production schedules.
• Increases production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste elimination.
• Ensures preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule.
• Implements and actively deploys section value stream improvements.
• Practices and teaches CPS Guiding Principles.
• Initiates and conducts process improvement dialogs with Team Leads and Team Members.
• Drives root cause corrective action projects and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge and awareness of ISO 14001, 45001 & QMS 9001 requirement from paint processes.
• Leads the generation, implementation, and training of standard work procedures.
• Identifying & completing cost-saving opportunities from Paint production processes.

Required Qualifications:

• University or technical school degree in a Manufacturing-related degree.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts.
• Good language, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience leading teams and supervising people.
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers.

Posting Dates:

October 24, November 1, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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Locations:

AURANGABAD, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA

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