Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
$89k–$134k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Performance Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Effective Communication, Manufacturing Leadership
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
$113k–$169k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Process Management, Project Management, Facilities Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
$89k–$134k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Performance Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Effective Communications, Leadership
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$35/hr
Company NameARS-Rescue Rooter Overview Residential HVAC Service Technician – Pay: $20-35/hr. Earning potential of $130,000+ Per Year based on performance Location: Indianapolis and surrounding areas Job Type: Full-Time, …
Skills: HVAC Diagnosis, Troubleshooting, HVAC Repair, Residential HVAC Maintenance, Customer Service
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
Description SUMMARY: Coordinates and assist with activities of associates engaged in maintaining and operating all equipment by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the followin…
Skills: Machine Setup, Preventive Maintenance, Lock-out Tag-out, Quality Inspection, TPM
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
Description SUMMARY: Coordinates and assist with activities of associates engaged in maintaining and operating all equipment by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the followin…
Skills: Machine Setup, Preventive Maintenance, Lock-out Tag-out, Quality Inspection, TPM
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
If you are wondering what makes TRIMEDX different, it's that all of our associates share in a common purpose of serving clients, patients, communities, and each other with equal measures of care and performance. Everyone…
Skills: Biomedical Equipment Repair, Calibration, Troubleshooting, Performance Assurance, Electrical Safety Inspections
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
What we offer You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickl…
Skills: SAP PM, CMMS, Maintenance Planning, Project Coordination, Troubleshooting
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
About Evonik: With over a century of expertise in specialty chemicals, Evonik operates in more than 100 countries and employs over 33,000 people worldwide. Our commitment to innovation and customer proximity positions us…
Skills: Process Technology, Manufacturing Operations, Troubleshooting, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Protocols
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · Hybrid
What we offer Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have…
Skills: Tactical Leadership, Process Improvement, Small Molecule Manufacturing, cGMP Compliance, ESHS Management
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
$89k–$134k/yr
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 a…
Skills: Robot Programming, PLC Programming, HMI Programming, Circuit Analysis, Hydraulics
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
Network Administrator – Mobile Networking Information Technology Department Position Overview: The Network Administrator enables the stable operation of SIA’s computer networks and mobile-driven production systems. They …
Skills: Mobile Device Management, Network Administration, VoIP Configuration, Android OS, iOS
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
$128k–$193k/yr
Career Area: Engineering 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…
Skills: Team Leadership, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, Requirements Analysis
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
$128k–$193k/yr
Career Area: Engineering 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…
Skills: Project Management, Technical Problem Solving, Team Management, Requirements Analysis, Mechanical Systems
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
Safety Technician Job Description About Austin Industrial Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry lead…
Skills: Site Safety Program Execution, Incident Prevention, Safety Training, Accident Investigation, Safety Auditing
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
At Wabash, Welders perform a variety of tasks vary from location to location. Welders have a key role in the manufacture of carbon/ stainless steel and aluminum products and subassemblies. Welders are a crucial position …
Skills: MIG Welding, TIG Welding, Reading Engineering Prints, Weld Symbols, Preventative Maintenance
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
At Wabash, Welders perform a variety of tasks vary from location to location. Welders have a key role in the manufacture of carbon/ stainless steel and aluminum products and subassemblies. Welders are a crucial position …
Skills: MIG Welding, TIG Welding, Reading Engineering Prints, Weld Symbols, Preventative Maintenance
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
$78k–$84k/yr
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform project planning, identify critical issues, and drive the project team to resolve gaps and problems. May work directly with different units, suppliers, customers and/or other teams.Work on p…
Skills: Project Planning, Risk Management, Variance Reporting, Process Improvement, Collaborative Techniques
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
About the Role: The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee skilled-hourly employees in a manufacturing environment. Plans and assigns work, enforces policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods…
Skills: Maintenance Supervision, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic Systems
Lafayette, Indiana, United States · On-site
About the Role: Develop and implement manufacturing business improvement projects and processes for trailer manufacturing. Support teams to make improvements to existing devices and manufacturing processes. Lead complex …
Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, AutoCAD, Solid Works
Lafayette, Indiana, United States • On-site
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Oversees and coordinates production line activities, including scheduling, issue resolution, and adherence to safety and quality standards. Manages daily worker activities, trains new hires, and creates reports to improve productivity and safety.
Requires basic understanding of performance management, decision-making, and effective communication. Preferred candidates have leadership experience in manufacturing, knowledge of assembly operations, and a history of delivering results.
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.
The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide.
LPSD teams work across regions and function to deliver safe, reliable and compliant solutions that help solve our customers’ toughest challenges.
The Lafayette Engine Center (LEC) manufactures the Cat 3500, Cat 3600 and C175 engines helping Caterpillar become the world’s leading manufacturer of off-highway diesel and natural gas engines.
The units built at LEC power mining trucks carrying ore to be processed, tugboats guiding ships to harbor, drill rigs tapping oil and gas reserves and generators bringing electricity to communities, hospitals and data centers
The Large Engine center has multiple openings for Manager, Production (Section Manager II). This role oversees and coordinates the activities of the production line, prepares schedules, resolves issues, and ensures adherence to safety and quality standards.
What you will do
Creating reports and records of production processes, tools issues performance, and inventory; sharing them with managers and providing suggestions to improve safety, productivity and quality.
Preparing, maintaining, and updating documentation related to operating procedures and safety and quality standards; ensuring all processes and products meet desired safety and quality standards.
Supervising and directing the daily activities of production lines workers, assigning tasks, ensuring coordination between different teams, ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance.
Training new hires, managing scheduling and work conflicts, monitoring safety, and promoting internal communication to create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
What you will have
Performance Management: Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization performance management systems, practices, and tools to develop and improve individual, team, and organizational performance.
Level Basic Understanding:
Demonstrates an understanding of performance management concepts.
Describes organization's performance management process.
Explains organization's core performance factors and ratings.
Participate in own performance review or performance checkpoint session.
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.
Level Basic Understanding:
Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.
Names decision makers in own environment and cite examples of past decisions.
Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.
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.
Level Basic Understanding:
Describes non-verbal behaviors that influence the interpretation of the message.
Cites examples of effective and ineffective communications.
Explains the importance of effective business communication.
Leadership experience in Manufacturing
Knowledge of Assembly operations and performance management
A history of delivering results through a series of roles with increasing responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire a team.
Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
Strong analytical ability.
Strong communication skills.
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required by employees assigned to this job.
At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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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.
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
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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Solving our customers' toughest challenges
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.
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