2nd Shift Logistics Production Manager

Career Area: Manufacturing

Job 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 Logistics Production Manager, in North Little Rock, AR. In this role, you will guide a dedicated team working together to help build the products that help our customers build a better world! Inside the 725,000 square‑foot air‑conditioned facility you will work with logistics associates and support teams to complete the daily building requirements by ensuring the parts and materials arrive at the line when needed.

You will use fresh approaches to problem‑solving, and you will be on the front lines as we push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability to build a better tomorrow.

• Foster a safe environment through education, awareness, and ownership.
• Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor, eliminating any unsafe operations and ensuring a safe and clean product environment.
• Communicate with team daily to designate workload, priorities and sequence for work assigned.
• Coach and develop your team while fostering a positive employee experience.
• Drive root cause corrective action projects and continuous improvement.
• Execute logistics processes to receive, store, pick and deliver material on time to support production.
• Be responsible for initiatives within your assigned team to enable 6S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, CQMS (Caterpillar Quality Management System)/ISO certification programs.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment with the capability to direct and adjust as necessary.
• Adapt and champion automation and technology improvements for the team.
• Lead strategic assignments that drive process improvements and operational excellence.

• Talent Management:
  Knowledge of human resources and talent management processes; ability to lead, motivate, evaluate, and reward employees at the workplace.
• Manufacturing Operations:
  Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day‑to‑day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.
• Manufacturing Safety:
  Knowledge of manufacturing