Production Manager

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. Together, we are building a better world.

As a Production Manager, you will lead a production line, Team Leaders and their teams to deliver safe, high-quality, and efficient operations. You will play a key role in ensuring production targets are met while maintaining a strong focus on safety, people development, and continuous improvement.

The Caterpillar Building Construction Products' fabrication facility at Stockton uses the latest technology to laser cut, weld and machine all the major structures for use at the assembly plant at Leicester.

What you will do:

• Making safety your number one priority, ensuring all teams operate in line with safety standards and reporting and resolving hazards and near misses.
• Managing daily production operations, ensuring workflow runs smoothly and targets for safety, quality, and productivity are achieved.
• Leading and developing Team Leaders and production employees, including performance management, coaching, and training.
• Creating and monitoring reports on performance, identifying issues, and implementing improvements.
• Preparing and maintaining documentation relating to operating procedures, safety, and quality standards.
• Promoting strong communication and collaboration across teams to support a culture of continuous improvement.

What You Can Demonstrate:

• Manufacturing Safety: Actively promote and lead a safe working environment by identifying risks, enforcing standards, and taking immediate action when hazards arise.
• Manufacturing Operations: Takes ownership of daily production, coordinating people, processes, and performance to ensure targets are achieved.

What You May Have:

• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast-paced operational environment, confidently managing priorities, making decisions, and delivering results through others with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and practices, with the confidence to apply them, challenge unsafe behaviours, and ensure compliance across the team.
• Confident in using data, reports, or structured problem-solving methods to identify issues, make decisions, and implement effective, practical solutions.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday.
• 10% Bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%.
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc.

Travel: Up to 5% UK travel may be required, including visits to other facilities as needed.