Production Supervisor

Description

Job Summary: Supervise and coordinate production line activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards and achievement of expected production levels. Key Highlights: 1. Join a global team building a better, more sustainable world. 2. Lead continuous improvement on production lines. 3. Develop problem-solving and decision-making skills. **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 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** Supervise and coordinate production line activities, prepare work schedules, resolve incidents, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, as well as achievement of expected production levels. **Key Responsibilities** * Supervise and direct daily activities of production line personnel, assigning tasks, ensuring coordination among different teams, guaranteeing their safety, and monitoring their performance. * Execute the PDCA process and Lean Leadership tools such as Gemba, Standard Work Audits, PID, Problem Solving, among others. * Conduct RCCA analyses for underperforming metrics and Safety and Quality events. * Train new hires, manage schedules and labor conflicts, monitor safety, and promote internal communication to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. * Track daily inventory, inspect production units for wear, and ensure timely replacements. **Education** * Completed (or currently pursuing, pending graduation) engineering degree; preferably in a field related to industrial processes. **Skills** **Problem Solving** * Uses logic and rigorous methods to solve complex problems with effective solutions; investigates all possible sources of information; identifies hidden problems; conducts honest and in-depth analysis; goes beyond the obvious and does not settle for the first answer. **Decision Making and Critical Thinking** * Makes sound decisions (without focusing on how long they take) based on a combination of analysis, experience, judgment, and good sense; most of their solutions and proposals prove correct and accurate over time; others consult them for guidance and solutions. **Effective Communication** * Communicates an attractive, inspiring vision or a clear sense of central purpose; thinks beyond the present and speaks about future possibilities; is optimistic; creates milestones and symbols to rally support toward the vision; ensures the vision is shared by all; can inspire and motivate entire teams or organizations. Has the ability to write clearly and concisely in various styles and communication contexts, delivering messages with the desired impact. **Additional Information** * Job Location: **Ramos Arizpe** * This position requires **5% travel** **Work Schedule** * **Morning Shift:** Monday to Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. * **Afternoon Shift:** Monday to Saturday, 2:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. * **Night Shift:** Monday to Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. * **Availability to rotate shifts** This position **does not include relocation assistance**. **Top candidates will also have:** * Master’s degree in Metallurgy * Black Belt certification **Final Details** **Caterpillar’s Code of Conduct states that we select and assign employees based on their qualifications for the position, regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Our company does not require pregnancy tests or HIV tests as a condition of employment, continued employment, or promotion.** **Please check your application-associated email frequently, including your spam or junk folder, as this is our primary means of communication. To check the status of your application, use the candidate portal on our careers website, where relevant updates will be reflected.** **Posting Dates:** April 30, 2026 \- May 8, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.