Manager Production - Building KK, 3rd Shift

## Manager Production - Building KK, 3rd 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.
** Role Definition
** Caterpillar's Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) division is seeking a results-driven
** 3rd Shift*
* ** Production Manager
** to lead multiple component manufacturing value streams at the East Peoria Building KK facility. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a manufacturing leader who is energized by developing people, improving operational execution, and driving measurable results in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and engagement. The Production Manager will provide direction to production teams, strengthen cross-shift alignment, build leadership capability, and lead continuous improvement efforts that improve operational stability, execution, and overall value stream performance.
** Why This Role Matters
*** Lead a critical 3rd  shift operation supporting key drivetrain component machining value streams
* Build and develop high-performing production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Influence safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance across the facility
* Partner across shifts and functions to strengthen execution, communication, and operational continuity
* Drive continuous improvement that improves stability, productivity, and customer support
** What You Will Do
*** Lead and oversee several machining value streams on 3rd  shift at the East Peoria Building KK facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production execution
* Provide visible, day-to-day people leadership through coaching, performance management, accountability, and team development
* Drive execution of production goals aligned to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and employee engagement objectives
* Partner with day shift leadership, support teams, and cross-functional partners to ensure smooth handoffs and strong operational continuity across shifts
* Use performance metrics to identify gaps, remove barriers, and implement actions that improve productivity, quality, flow, and efficiency
* Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance processes, reduce downtime, strengthen standard work, and optimize operations
* Ensure adherence to safety standards, policies, and procedures while actively promoting a safety-first culture
* Address and resolve operational issues with urgency to minimize disruptions, protect customer commitments, and maintain production stability
* Communicate priorities, performance results, risks, and recovery plans clearly to leadership, support teams, and team members
* Foster a collaborative, accountable, and engaged team environment that supports sustained improvement in overall site performance  
** Degree Requirement
*** Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience desired.
** What Skills You Will Have**
* ** Problem Solving**:
Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems; ability to apply problem-solving methods appropriately across diverse situations
* ** Performance Management**:
Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply the organization’s performance…