Senior Manager Manufacturing Operations

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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. We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager Manufacturing Operations to join our Large Power Systems team to support Caterpillar large engine production at our Kiel facility.

What You Will Do:

• Build, lead and engage a Manufacturing Operations organization to establish a world-class manufacturing facility.
• Direct all aspects of manufacturing operations for the facility in order to produce cost-effective, timely and high-quality products in a safe and secure working environment.
• Manage development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems and other operating infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives.
• Direct development of production work schedules to meet internal goals and customer expectations; monitoring process and employee performance of scheduled work activities to achieve established operating goals.
• Oversee programs and practices for hiring, performance management and developing/training employees that perform and support the facility operations.
• Maintain and build positive employee relations and an inspiring work environment.

What You Have (Key Skills/Experience Required):

• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in manufacturing operations
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety practices and requirements
• Proven expertise in relevant standards, procedures, and policies governing manufacturing environments
• Quality management
• Budgeting
• Analytical thinking
• Performance management
• Employee relations
• Proficiency both in English and in German (spoken and written)

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• Engineering or technical degree combined with extensive experience in the field
• Previous Experience of Manufacturing Large Engines

About Caterpillar

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. For the past 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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