Production Supervisor (Machining)

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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. Why you want the job and why it is awesome! Are you passionate about precision machining and leadership? PT. Caterpillar Indonesia Batam is seeking a dedicated Production Supervisor to lead a talented team of machining workers. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that machining processes CNC milling, Shot Blasting, Heat Treatment, Deburring process and multitask operations, run smoothly and comply with company policies, procedures, norms, and directions. Additional Info: Shift: Rotating Work Location: PT. Caterpillar Indonesia Batam, Kepulauan Riau Travel Requirement: None You will work in manufacturing shop-floor environment. Domestic relocation is available for this position. 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 lines 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: 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. Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services. Talent Management: Knowledge of human resources and talent management processes; ability to lead, motivate, evaluate, and reward employees at the workplace. Machine Shop Operations: Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products. 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. What Will Set You Apart: A minimum diploma in engineering with at least 3 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role in machining, including CNC turning operations, milling operations, and multitask operations. Proficiency in speaking and writing in English, as well as operating Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 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. Employee Benefit Details At PT. Caterpillar Indonesia Batam , we aim for you to have a fulfilling career. Our teams are vital to our customers' success in building a better world. Beyond a salaried wage, we value your performance by offering a comprehensive rewards package with benefits like medical, dental, vision coverage, pension, accident and life insurance, plus the potential for an annual bonus. Final Details Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: September 2, 2026 - September 15, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .