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 3rd Shift 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 cross functionally with associates and support teams to complete the daily building requirements. 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.
What you can look forward to in this role:
- 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 5S, 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
A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:
- 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.
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
- 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.
- Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Top Candidates for this position may also have:
- Extensive knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
- Strong customer focus and ability to influence and lead hourly direct reports.
- Progressive experience in Assembly, Fabrications, Paint, Logistics, Material Planning, or Supply Chain within a high-velocity manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including direct supervision and development of teams.
Additional Information:
- The primary location for this position is North Little Rock, AR.
- 3rd shift is Monday- Friday 11:00PM- 7:00AM
- Domestic relocation assistance is not available
- Sponsorship is not available
Summary Pay Range:
$89,210.00 - $133,810.00
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
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
June 3, 2026 - June 17, 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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