Senior Manager Production

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Wuxi, Jiangsu

Senior Manager Production role at Caterpillar, focusing on leading end-to-end production operations for Swivel, HMS, and Idler product lines. The role emphasizes building a high-performing organization, sustainable manufacturing capability, and driving operational excellence across PQVC (People, Quality, Velocity, Cost). Key responsibilities include managing daily operations, driving NPI and ramp-up, developing workforce and talent, fostering a strong culture, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Requires a Bachelor's degree, manufacturing/operations experience, strong leadership, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead daily operations of multiple production lines across all shifts and ensure achievement of business targets
  2. Drive NPI and production ramp-up while building stable and sustainable operational systems
  3. Develop and implement workforce planning, talent development, and performance management systems
  4. Build a high-performing team through coaching, engagement, and capability development
  5. Drive organizational effectiveness, including team structure optimization and role clarity

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • Experience in manufacturing, operations, or relevant business functions
  • Strong leadership potential with demonstrated capability in team management, engagement, or organizational development
  • Proven problem-solving capability with structured thinking
  • Strong data awareness and ability to drive decisions based on data
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills across functions

Nice to have

  • Experience in multi-line or 3-shift production operations
  • Experience in NPI or production ramp-up
  • Background in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
  • Experience in talent development, organization design, or change management
  • Exposure to people management experience
  • Strong aspiration to grow into general management or plant leadership roles