Group Manager 3

Job Summary South Milwaukee Operations Manager is accountable for providing daily direction and organizational leadership for both Management and Hourly associates in our Weld, Machining, and Assembly value streams. As an Operations Manager, you will be leading a group of Section Managers and Team Leads to drive improvements in a very dynamic and exciting work environment. This role will be accountable for a three‑shift operation, and will own value stream budgets, resource allocation, staffing strategies and relentless execution of our PQVC initiatives. What You Will Do Managing staffing, development, and performance management programs for operations staff; managing, motivating, and developing management team. Overseeing operations activities, ensuring that safety, schedules and performance requirements are met and system resources are used effectively. Driving improvements for overall operations performance and implementing production safety, cost, and quality control mechanisms. Ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines to forge a safe and sound manufacturing environment. Top Candidates Will Have 5+ years of experience overseeing supervisors in a manufacturing environment. Manufacturing environment experience required. Heavy manufacturing experience preferred but not required. Proficient in Excel, Power BI, and SAP preferred. What Skills You Will Have 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. Manufacturing Operations: Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day‑to‑day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products. 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. Production Scheduling and Control: Knowledge of procedures and tools for scheduling and controlling production runs; ability to utilize knowledge of daily manufacturing processes to assure quality deliverables. Quality Management: Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization. Additional Information The location for this position is South Milwaukee, WI. Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position. This position will require up to 10% travel. Compensation Summary Pay Range: $147,760.00 - $221,640.00. 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 Competitive Base Salary Annual incentive bonus plan Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, etc.) 401(k) savings plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Short and long‑term disability coverage Life Insurance Paid parental leave Healthy Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Accident, Identity Theft Protection) Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Caterpillar Inc.