Logistics Production Manager

Caterpillar•East Peoria, IL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring a 1st Shift Logistics Production Manager for Building KK in East Peoria, Illinois, supporting the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division. The role provides daily direction and organizational leadership to hourly associates on the Logistics Team, including material handlers, line coordinators, and line checkers. The manager coordinates material flow so production lines are safely supplied on schedule, prepares schedules, resolves day-to-day issues, and supports safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement in a three-shift operation. The position reports to the Logistics Manager, who leads the division’s overall logistics, warehousing, transportation, and material flow strategy. The Logistics Production Manager leads first-shift execution and works with the Logistics Manager on third-party logistics performance, fleet, and automation priorities. The role helps own value stream budgets, resource allocation, and staffing strategies, and executes PQVC initiatives for the first shift. The position is onsite five days a week in East Peoria, IL. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available. The role may require less than 10% travel. A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience is desired.

Requirements

Knowledge of logistics operations and ability to perform or supervise day-to-day material handling and inventory tracking in a manufacturing plant.
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 and continuous-improvement tools, including use of walkthroughs and 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, identifying root causes, and comparing solutions.
Ability to gather and organize data from multiple sources to support objective conclusions and decisions.
Critical-thinking and decision-making skills to clarify and prioritize concerns and assess risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Performance-management skills, including identifying training and shadowing opportunities, providing fair and objective feedback, and documenting input for formal performance reviews.
Effective communication skills, including behavior-focused feedback, receptive listening, 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.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day first-shift logistics operations for material handlers, line coordinators, and line checkers.
Assign and coordinate work, monitor performance, and coordinate between teams, including third-party logistics contractors.
Ensure production lines receive needed materials by managing inventory, dock activity, and material movement to point of use.
Promote safety by identifying and reducing hazards, communicating safety rules, and ensuring employees and contractors comply with policies and regulations.
Support safe, reliable use of facility fleet and material handling equipment, including forklifts, tuggers, and carts, and automated technologies such as AMRs and AGVs; escalate equipment, repair, or 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 reports and records on logistics processes and inventory, share them with managers, and recommend improvements to safety, productivity, and quality.
Prepare, maintain, and update logistics procedure and safety and quality documentation, ensuring processes meet applicable standards.
Prepare schedules, resolve daily issues, and use 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.