Manager Production - Building KK, 2nd Shift

## Manager Production - Building KK, 2nd Shift Apply:
East Peoria, Illinois:
Full time:
Posted Today:
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** Career Area:
** Manufacturing
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* 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.
** Hear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourself*
* ** Role Definition
** Caterpillar's Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) division is looking for an organized self-starter to join our team as a
** 2nd shift Production Manager
** for Bevel Gears at building KK, in East Peoria, IL. As a production manager, you will be leading a group of machine operators to drive improvement in a very dynamic and exciting work environment. You will have up to 25+ direct report team members.  
** What you will do
*** Monitor and improve shop floor safety, aggressively eliminating unsafe processes
* Assures fixtures, tooling and processes are followed to meet production schedules
* Determines priorities and sequences jobs
* Schedules and prioritizes constrained resources, and adjusts staff to meet flow and customer requirements
* Determines and executes disciplinary action when appropriate
* Ensures production material is procured and distributed to meet production schedules
* Increases production efficiency through continuous improvement and waste elimination utilizing LEAN principles
* Ensures preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule
* Implements, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification, and others
* Evaluates, assess, identifies, and leads the deployment of workforce training
* Actively deploys value stream improvements
* Practices and teaches CPS Guiding Principles
* Initiates and conducts process improvement dialogs with Team Leads and Team Members
* Drives root cause corrective action projects and continuous improvement
* Leads section status reporting and monitors / audits section metrics
* Leads the creation, implementation, and training of standard work procedures  
** Degree Requirement
*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience desired.  
** What Skills You Will Have**
* ** Problem Solving**:
Ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve operational or process issues using structured problem-solving methods
* ** Performance Management**:
Ability to coach, develop, and hold individuals and teams accountable for performance expectations and improvement plans
* ** Decision Making and Critical Thinking**:
Ability to analyze situations, evaluate options, and make timely decisions based on facts, metrics, and informed judgment
* ** Effective Communications**:
Ability to clearly communicate priorities, expectations, risks, and results across teams, shifts, and leadership levels  
** Top Candidates will also have
*** Prior leadership experience
* Strong customer focus and ability to influence and lead hourly direct reports
* Proficiency with Microsoft office 365
* Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers
* Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
* Previous manufacturing or heat treat operations experience
* Experience with Lean manufacturing
* Project management skills
* Ability to analyze and interpret various types of data to make informed decisions  
** Additional Information
*** This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on 10/24/2026.
* This position will be located onsite 5 days a week in East Peoria, IL (Building KK)…