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Caterpillar

Group Manager - Machine Shop

Lafayette, IN · On-site

$147K - $221K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil ... Oversees operations activities, ensuring that safety, schedules, and performance requirements are ...

Caterpillar

Group Manager - Machine Shop

Lafayette, IN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil ... Oversees operations activities, ensuring that safety, schedules, and performance requirements are ...

Caterpillar

$147K - $221K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil ... Oversees operations activities, ensuring that safety, schedules, and performance requirements are ...

Caterpillar

$147K - $221K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil ... Oversees operations activities, ensuring that safety, schedules, and performance requirements are ...

Brunswick Corporation

HR Manager

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$84K - $123K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging ... This role will be based in our FORT WAYNE OPERATIONS manufacturing facility and will support both ...

Lund Boats

HR Manager

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$84K - $123K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging ... This role will be based in our FORT WAYNE OPERATIONS manufacturing facility and will support both ...

Brunswick

HR Manager

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$84K - $123K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging ... This role will be based in our FORT WAYNE OPERATIONS manufacturing facility and will support both ...

ManTech

Laboratory Manager

Crane, IN · On-site

Experience supporting United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) * Navy - Cryptologic ... 1N2X1 , Marine Corps SOCS-F. * Experience supporting Department of War programs or related ...

Topbuild

Northeast Sales Specialist - Marine

Hammond, IN

$30K - $250K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Report on weekly sales activities, operations, and forecasting information. * Ensure timely submission of expense reports. * Utilize the company CRM to build a database for collection and reporting ...

Kenda Tires

Shipping Manager

Elkhart, IN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... for the marine, RV, utility, enclosed trailer and manufactured housing industries. Quality ... The Shipping Manager will oversee the daily shipping and distribution operations and shipping ...

Dexter

CRM Implementation Manager

Elkhart, IN · On-site

... marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets. We're building products and systems that are ... Support business process documentation, workflow mapping, and operational alignment efforts ...

ManTech International

Laboratory Manager

Crane, IN · On-site

Experience supporting United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) * Navy - Cryptologic ... 1N2X1 , Marine Corps SOCS-F. * Experience supporting Department of War programs or related ...

Caterpillar

$112K - $169K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

About Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine: Caterpillar's Oil and Gas division provides superior ... management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for marine operations manager in Indiana is $60,383.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,000.00 and $73,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Marine Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of maritime activities, such as shipping, port operations, vessel logistics, and crew management. Their responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, optimizing schedules and routes, coordinating maintenance, and managing budgets. They also play a key role in emergency response planning and liaising with regulatory authorities to ensure smooth and efficient marine operations.

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To thrive as a Marine Operations Manager, you need expertise in maritime regulations, logistics, and vessel operations, typically supported by a degree in marine engineering, maritime studies, or a related field. Familiarity with fleet management software, safety management systems (SMS), and relevant certifications like STCW are essential. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills help manage crews and coordinate with stakeholders effectively. These skills ensure safe, efficient, and compliant marine operations, which are critical for minimizing risks and achieving organizational goals.

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Group Manager - Machine Shop

Caterpillar

Lafayette, IN • On-site

$147K - $221K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Caterpillar Inc. rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 480 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

287th of 490 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

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.
ABOUT LPSD
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 functions to deliver safe, reliable and compliant solutions that help solve our customers' toughest challenges
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Production Manager is accountable for and leads the day-to-day manufacturing operations for C175 Blocks across all shifts in Lafayette Engine Center's machine shop. Direct reports would include group managers across night shift operations, as well as additional front line leaders, including lead production managers.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
  • Manages staffing, development, and performance management programs for machining operations; manages, coaches, and develops operations front line leader team.
  • Oversees operations activities, ensuring that safety, schedules, and performance requirements are met, and system resources are used effectively.
  • Drives improvements for overall operations PQVC performance and implements production safety, cost, and quality control mechanisms.
  • Ensures compliance of all regulatory guidelines and forges a safe and sound manufacturing environment.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
WHAT YOU WILL HAVE
Performance Management (extensive knowledge): Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
  • Ensures performance goals, checkpoints, and feedback focus on behaviors.
  • Provides documented input to formal performance review conducted by manager.
  • Observes individual performance and provides fair and objective feedback as a Leader of Leaders.
  • Uses formal and informal rewards and recognition programs for employees.

Planning and Organizing (extensive experience): 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.
  • Identifies the critical goals and tasks required to meet daily objectives.
  • Develops contingency plans to improve processes and to avoid problems before they occur.
  • Manages conflicting priorities effectively.
  • Tracks the implementation of plans closely to ensure that desired outcomes are achieved, including meeting Build to Plan targets, achieving strategic buffer levels, improving customer delivery performance and driving past dues to zero.

Manufacturing Operations (extensive experience): Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.
  • Align staffing levels and execution plans to meet business plan commitments
  • Monitors organizational adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Facilitates communications across departments to ensure a smooth workflow in the plant or facility.
  • Evaluates the risks and safety hazards present in manufacturing operations.
  • Recommends key industry benchmarks of manufacturing operations and relates to own organization.
  • Supervises daily operations to ensure production targets and forecasts are achieved.
  • Employs tools and techniques for anticipating demand and assuring capacity.

Quality Management (extensive experience): Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
  • Leads value stream BIQ Deployments and directs quality reviews, ensures customers are protected through strong Stop Capability and drives out business pain through effective RCCA problem solving.
  • Develops programs for motivating employees to meet or exceed departmental quality goals including As-Delivered Quality (PPM) and Scrap/COPQ.

Manufacturing Safety (extensive experience): 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.
  • Consults on the use of new tools and techniques for safety protection.
  • Designs and implement emergency response processes and procedures.
  • Promotes workplace safety among supervisors and workers; communicates safety rules and regulations.
  • Assesses and reports unusual or new safety hazards or violations; initiates corrective action.
  • Ensures that all employees and contractors comply with relevant safety policies and regulations.

WHAT WILL PUT YOU AHEAD:
  • Experience with Built in Quality (BIQ) and Lean Leadership
  • Business Acumen through Small Business Team or Value Stream Teams Deployment
  • Proven capability to recruit and develop the best talent
  • Sets challenging targets and prioritizes to achieve results
  • Creates the vision and leads change
  • Component manufacturing experience in machine shop, heat treat or foundry operations

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Summary Pay Range:
$147,760.00 - $221,640.00
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.
Benefits:
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
August 13, 2026 - August 27, 2026
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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