1st Shift Production Manager

Job description

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 1st Shift Production Manager for its Athens, GA facility. In this role, you will lead the team in maintaining and improving manufacturing processes and systems, ensuring the effective production of all products within the facility. You will also evaluate current and future procedures, systems, and equipment needs, providing recommendations based on manufacturing requirements. What you can look forward to in this role: - Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean product environment. - Determines processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet sch...