Production Supervisor (Fabrication)

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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.

Why you want the job and why it’s awesome!

As a Production Supervisor – Fabrication at Caterpillar Indonesia Batam, you will lead daily operations on the fabrication line, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met while coaching a high-performing team that supports the production of our world-class Hydraulic Shovels. This role offers the opportunity to coordinate schedules, resolve production issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and implement lean manufacturing principles in a dynamic, hands-on environment. If you have experience in fabrication or heavy manufacturing, strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous improvement, this is your chance to make a global impact with a Fortune 100 company that values integrity, innovation, and career growth.

Apply now to help build the infrastructure that powers progress around the world.

Additional Information

Shift: Rotating

Work location: Batam, Kepulauan Riau

This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office. 

Work Environment: This position is based in a manufacturing setting.

Relocation: Domestic relocation options are available.

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 line 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 Skills You Have:

• Manufacturing Operations: Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.

• 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.

• Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

• 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.

Degree and Experience Requirement:

• A university degree in an operations-related discipline.

• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in manufacturing operations or fabrication.

• Willingness to work outside of normal hours, including overtime and alternate shifts.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation):

• This job requires extensive active movement throughout the plant including climbing stairs and steps, lifting devices, and pushing and pulling equipment.

What You Will Get

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salaried wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides benefits (medical, dental, vision, pension, and accident & life insurance) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Final Details

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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