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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 Paint Production Manager. In this role, you will oversee and coordinate the activities of a production line, prepare schedules, resolves issues, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

As a Production Manager, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

+ Supervise and direct the daily activities of production lines workers, assigning tasks, ensuring coordination between different teams, ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance.

+ Train new hires, manage scheduling and work conflicts, monitor safety, and promote internal communication to create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

+ Partner cross-functionally with other departments to prepare, maintain, and update documentation related to operating procedures, safety and quality standards.

+ Collaborate with other Production Managers in continuous improvement project for the facility.

Note* The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

What You Can Demonstrate:

+ **Talent Management :** Knowledge of human resources and talent management processes; ability to lead, motivate, evaluate, and reward employees at the workplace **.**

+ **Manufacturing Safety :** Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

+ **Process Improvement :** Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.

+ **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.

What You May Have:

+ 5+ years relevant work experience.

+ Experience managing teams to production, budgetary, and efficiency targets.

+ Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment or other similar roles including the military.

+ Experience with **powdercoat systems, liquid paint systems, pre-treat chemical application, shot blast operations** .

+ Experience in multiple manufacturing support disciplines.

+ Six Sigma Greenbelt.

+ Thorough knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes.

Additional Information

+ The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC

+ Domestic relocation assistance is not available

+ Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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 13, 2026 - January 27, 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .