Manager, Distribution (Night Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.•Lafayette, IN

10d•$72,360 - $108,540•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is seeking a Manager, Distribution for its Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD), which is responsible for worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service supporting its dealer network and customers. The manager supervises and leads Warehouse Associates and Team Leads assigned to a designated area. The role is based onsite and is scheduled for the night shift, Monday through Wednesday, 6:30 PM to 6:30 AM Eastern Time, with required domestic travel of up to 10%. PSLD Lafayette operations are expected to move many positions to the Lebanon, Indiana facility within the next six months; this position is included in that move. Overtime may be required. Relocation assistance and U.S. work authorization sponsorship are not offered.

Requirements

Knowledge of decision-making processes and tools, with the ability to analyze situations and make productive, informed decisions.
Effective communication skills, including the ability to transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs.
Knowledge of planning and organizing tasks and resources, with the ability to systematically manage time and resources.
Knowledge of problem-solving approaches and tools, with the ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems.
Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques, with the ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations.
Ability to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

College or university degree, or at least 2 years of warehouse operations experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 3 years of leadership experience.
Familiarity with Caterpillar Production System (CPS) and People, Quality, Velocity, Cost (PQVC) metrics.

Responsibilities

Set 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 parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner.
Recommend changes to working conditions and equipment use to improve 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, including 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Internal Certification.
Monitor and improve warehouse safety, eliminate unsafe operations, and maintain a safe, clean warehouse environment.
Evaluate and identify workforce training needs, ensure training, and support effective workforce utilization.
Allocate resources to meet requirements.
Train and model Caterpillar Production System (CPS) Guiding Principles.
Deploy process-improvement dialogues and Root Cause Corrective Action to address 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.