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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.

Your Impact 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 REMANUFACTURING

Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It’s rewarding to work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters.

**_Caterpillar’s Remanufacturing Division is looking for a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations to support the Franklin, IN facility._** This position will oversee and direct daily plant operations including production and manufacturing, maintenance, engineering support, safety, regulatory compliance, distribution and warehousing.

**Degree Requirement** :

+ Degree or equivalent experience is desired.

What You Will Do:

+ Oversee programs and practices for hiring, performance management and developing/training the personnel that perform and support the plant operating functions.

+ Direct all aspects of manufacturing operations for the plant or facility in order to produce cost-effective, timely and high quality products in a safe, secure and sanitary working environment.

+ Manage development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems and other operating infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives.

+ Direct development of production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations; monitoring process and personnel performance of scheduled work activities to remove operating impediments and achieve established operating goals.

+ Drive a high performing safety culture

What You Will Have:

Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

Level Extensive Knowledge:

+ Achieves influence and impact even when holding a position contrary to the majority.

+ Discards examples of persuasive arguments lacking substance or impact.

+ Leads and presents collaborative assessments that persuasively influence decision makers.

+ Advises on techniques to build rapport and commitment to common purpose.

+ Determines and leverages the decision-making style of the individual or group being influenced.

+ Delivers well-received presentations of cost, benefits, risks, and other considerations.

Manufacturing Operations: Previous manufacturing operations & leadership experience required; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.

Level Expert Knowledge:

+ Builds a monitoring system to track manufacturing operation activities.

+ Sets and oversees all operational routines for departments and staff.

+ Oversees proper safety and security procedures to ensure accreditation approval.

+ Designs strategies to minimize machinery problems and safety risks within the organization.

+ Develops plans for movement of products through lines to processing, storage, and shipping units.

+ Leads discussions on the history and evolution of manufacturing plants and associated services and functions.

Performance Management: Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.

Level Extensive Knowledge:

+ Gives continuing feedback, recognizes achievement, and recommends improvement.

+ Participates in the salary planning and administration process.

+ Defines and agrees upon performance goals and objectives with associates.

+ Identifies performance problem areas early on and defines specific improvement activities.

+ Adjusts and communicates performance objectives as necessary for team objectives.

+ Publicly shares accolades and recognizes and rewards top performers.

Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.

Level Extensive Knowledge:

+ Directs strategic alliances and partnerships for mutual benefit.

+ Makes sound business decisions on behalf of the group when faced with complex and contradictory alternatives.

+ Builds the strategic thinking capability of the group.

+ Interprets available data and analyses when creating business plans.

+ Recommends ways to position the organization for long-term competitiveness.

+ Prepares the group's response to key marketplace trends, opportunities, and vulnerabilities.

Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

Level Extensive Knowledge:

+ Updates stakeholders on potential changes; re-negotiates requirements as necessary.

+ Identifies the critical goals and tasks required to meet daily objectives.

+ Develops contingency plans or to improve processes and to avoid problems before they occur.

+ Evaluates linkages and interrelationships when prioritizing multiple responsibilities.

+ Manages conflicting priorities effectively.

+ Tracks the implementation of plans closely to ensure that desired outcomes are achieved.

What You Will Get!

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of annual bonuses.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

• 401k savings plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short and long-term disability coverage

• Life Insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy Lifestyle Programs

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:

• Background Screening

• Drug & Alcohol Screening

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Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Domestic relocation assistance is offered for this position.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$172,630.00 - $258,950.00

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

Posting Dates:

January 7, 2026 - January 18, 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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