Manager, Distribution (2nd Shift)

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

As the Manager, Distribution (2nd Shift), you will supervise hourly personnel in the receipt, processing, packaging, storage, order-filling, and shipment of parts to Caterpillar Dealers and Distribution Centers to the support the end users of Caterpillar equipment. The Manager, Distribution is responsible for all personnel issues within the team; including coaching, mentoring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action of employees.

Additional Information:

• Location: Atlanta, GA (United States)
• Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (1:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET)
• Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic)
• US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None

What You Will Do:

• Lead and motivate distribution center teams through coaching, training, and reinforcement to maintain a positive work environment.
• Drive operational excellence by resolving issues, improving processes, and implementing productivity, quality, and service standards.
• Ensure safety and compliance by conducting daily safety meetings, mentoring employees, and enforcing proper equipment usage and work procedures.
• Oversee inventory and equipment management, including receiving, processing, storage, and maintenance to support efficient operations.
• Manage administrative and workflow tasks, such as payroll, attendance, and decision-making to enhance service levels and reduce costs.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Distribution Center Management: Knowledge of distribution center management; ability to operate a warehouse or distribution center that handles the flow of goods from supplier to production to customer.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Performance Management: 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.
• 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.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
   

What You Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading and developing teams within logistics, ware