Logistics Production Manager

Caterpillar•Decatur, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring a 1st shift Logistics Production Manager in Decatur, Illinois. The role manages a logistics and receiving schedule, technicians, and the overall performance of the team responsible for receiving, storing, and transporting materials. The manager is accountable for meeting People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost goals in support of a 24/7 operation. The position supports Dock 4 and routinely interacts with internal business partners, leaders across facilities, suppliers, carriers, and approximately 20 direct-report teammates. Working directly with the Senior Production Manager, this role helps lead, manage, and refine all aspects of the business and contributes to its overall vision and direction. The position may involve travel up to 5%. Relocation assistance is available; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

Previous supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
A degree or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing setting.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong background in leadership, team building, and execution.
Ability to work with a diverse group of employees.
Experience leading in a union environment.
Good human relations skills to develop cooperative working relationships with people inside and outside the department.
Experience with RCCA.
Problem-solving skills, including documenting operational or process problems, considering stakeholder perspectives, evaluating alternatives, and using fact-finding or diagnostic techniques.
Performance-management skills, including setting expectations, providing objective feedback, identifying development opportunities, and recognizing performance.
Decision-making and critical-thinking skills, including organizing information, prioritizing concerns, evaluating risks and benefits, and supporting operational decisions.
Planning and organizing skills, including anticipating scheduling disruptions, managing priorities, monitoring progress, adjusting plans, and creating action plans.
Effective communication skills, including clear communication, constructive feedback, active listening, and preparing reports or presentations.
Ability to understand the purpose of operational data collection and document basic data-collection methods and objectives.
Analytical thinking skills and ability to apply analysis to operational problems.
Accuracy and attention to detail in logistics and production activities.

Responsibilities

Create reports and records of logistics processes, share them with managers, and drive improvements in safety, productivity, and quality.
Prepare, maintain, and update documentation related to logistics procedures and safety and quality standards.
Ensure that processes and products meet desired safety and quality standards.
Supervise and direct the daily activities of material handlers, assign tasks, coordinate work between teams, ensure employee safety, and monitor performance.
Train new hires, manage scheduling and work conflicts, monitor safety, and promote internal communication and continuous improvement.