Logistics Production Manager

Caterpillar Inc.•East Peoria, IL

23h•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is seeking an organized, self-starting leader for the 1st Shift Logistics Production Manager role at Building KK in East Peoria, Illinois, supporting the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division. The role provides daily direction and organizational leadership for hourly associates on the Logistics Team in a three-shift operation. The manager leads material handlers, line coordinators, and line checkers to keep production lines safely supplied and on schedule. The position coordinates daily material flow, inventory and dock activities, schedules, staffing, and issue resolution while supporting safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. It also contributes to value stream budgets, resource allocation, staffing strategies, and execution of PQVC initiatives. The position reports to the Logistics Manager, who leads the division’s overall logistics, warehousing, transportation, and material flow strategy. The role is onsite five days a week in East Peoria, Illinois, and may require less than 10% travel. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.

Requirements

Knowledge of logistics functions and ability to perform day-to-day material handling and inventory tracking in a manufacturing plant and supervise operations to supply production lines.
Ability to plan and organize time and resources systematically, identify bottlenecks and schedule disruptions, escalate competing priorities, monitor progress, and adjust tactics.
Knowledge of material-handling safety, hazard identification, and regulatory requirements for worker, environmental, and site protection.
Knowledge of quality methods, tools, and techniques, including applying continuous-improvement processes and walkthroughs or inspections to support quality goals.
Problem-solving and analytical skills, including documenting problems and alternatives, using diagnostic tools such as flow charts, Pareto charts, and fishbone diagrams to identify root causes, and comparing solutions.
Ability to collect and organize data from varied sources to support objective conclusions and decisions.
Critical-thinking and decision-making skills to recognize, clarify, and prioritize concerns and assess risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Performance-management skills, including identifying development opportunities through training and shadowing, providing fair and objective feedback, and documenting input to formal performance reviews.
Effective communication skills, including behavior-focused feedback, receptiveness to feedback, and clear communication across departments and with contractors at all levels.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience desired.

Nice To Haves

Experience in supply chain, logistics, operations, or manufacturing environments.
Experience supervising or leading hourly associates.
Knowledge of material-handling equipment and material distribution.
Working understanding of how material systems interrelate.
Ability to work and communicate with company personnel at all levels and with supplier and contractor personnel.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma continuous-improvement principles.
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution of first-shift logistics operations and direct material handlers, line coordinators, and line checkers.
Assign tasks, monitor performance, coordinate between teams, and coordinate with third-party logistics contractors.
Manage inventory, dock activity, and material movement to point of use so first-shift production lines have needed materials.
Champion safety by identifying and reducing hazards, communicating safety rules, and ensuring employees and contractors follow applicable policies and regulations across warehouse, dock, fleet, and material-handling operations.
Support safe, reliable use of facility fleet, forklifts, tuggers, carts, and automated material movement technologies such as AMRs and AGVs; escalate equipment, repair, and system issues to the Logistics Manager.
Work with the Logistics Manager on third-party logistics performance, fleet, and automation priorities; escalate unresolved competing priorities, resource constraints, and safety or quality concerns.
Create logistics-process and inventory reports and records, share them with managers, and recommend improvements to safety, productivity, and quality.
Prepare, maintain, and update logistics procedure documentation and safety and quality standards.
Prepare schedules, resolve day-to-day issues, and apply problem-solving and continuous-improvement tools to address root causes.
Train new hires, manage scheduling and work conflicts, provide documented input to formal performance reviews, and use recognition programs to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
Help own value stream budgets, resource allocation, and staffing strategies, and execute first-shift PQVC initiatives.