Manager, Distribution (1st Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

1d•$72,360 - $108,540•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Distribution supervises and provides leadership to Warehouse Associates and Team Leads assigned to a designated area within Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD), which supports worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and the global dealer network. The position is based onsite in Lafayette, Indiana, and works first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Domestic travel of up to 10% is required. Relocation assistance and US work authorization sponsorship are not offered. The manager oversees daily warehouse workload, staffing and resources, employee timekeeping, training, safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. The role also applies Caterpillar Production System practices to improve processes and deploy standard work. Overtime may be required.

Requirements

Knowledge of decision-making processes, tools, and techniques, and ability to analyze situations and make informed, productive decisions.
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques, and ability to clearly transmit, receive, and interpret information and needs.
Knowledge of planning and organizing tasks and resources, and ability to structure work systematically and complete tasks effectively.
Knowledge of problem-solving approaches, tools, and techniques, and ability to apply them to diverse organizational, operational, or process problems.
Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques, and ability to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Ability to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline, or 2 or more years of warehouse operations experience.
3 or more years of previous leadership experience.
Familiarity with Caterpillar Production System (CPS) and People, Quality, Velocity, Cost (PQVC) metrics.

Responsibilities

Determine daily workload priorities for the value stream.
Determine overtime needs and priorities when resources are insufficient, and decide when disciplinary action is necessary.
Manage employee hours through the appropriate timekeeping system.
Ensure production meets safety, quality, velocity, and cost standards.
Ensure necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed efficiently and on time.
Suggest changes to working conditions and equipment use to increase efficiency.
Improve processes and timeliness and reduce costs by eliminating non-value-added activities.
Ensure preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule.
Implement corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Internal Certification.
Monitor and improve warehouse safety, eliminate unsafe operations, and maintain a safe and clean warehouse environment.
Evaluate and identify workforce training needs, ensure training, and support effective workforce utilization.
Allocate resources to meet requirements.
Train employees in and model Caterpillar Production System (CPS) Guiding Principles.
Deploy process improvement dialogues.
Deploy Root Cause Corrective Action for issues and drive continuous improvement.
Report section status and monitor and audit related metrics.
Lead development and deployment of standard work for each work area.
Perform other duties assigned by Caterpillar management.