Production Manager, Logistics – Electric Power

Caterpillar Inc.•Griffin, GA

8d•$81,370 - $122,060•Hybrid

About The Position

Career Area: Manufacturing Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. About EPD Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations! Job Summary This role is an opportunity to lead a critical logistics function that directly supports production success on time, every time. We are looking for a leader who can develop high-performing teams, while also strengthening and improving operational processes in a rapidly evolving environment. You will maintain close connection with teams across multiple sites, ensuring alignment, engagement, and execution. This role requires a leader who can balance people leadership with operational excellence, driving results across people, quality, velocity and cost.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field with required experience leading teams in a logistics, manufacturing, or operations environment
Working knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Basic understanding and knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
Understanding and knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
Basic knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Working knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
Basic understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems
Exposure to lean principles (e.g., Green Belt or similar)
Proven ability to build, stabilize, and improve processes with a focus on PQVC outcomes
Strong background in logistics, inventory, or material flow operations
Demonstrated success partnering cross-functionally to drive operational results

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team responsible for receiving, inventory management and material flow across onsite and nearby offsite (3PL) locations
Oversee daily logistics operations including kitting, material pulling and line stocking, ensuring parts are available on time, every time for production
Establish, maintain, and continuously improve operational processes and standard work, ensuring alignment to People, Quality, Velocity and Cost (PQVC) priorities
Monitor and manage inventory accuracy and material movement, proactively addressing discrepancies with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail
Conduct and lead root cause analysis to resolve operational issues and implement sustainable corrective actions that improve quality and cost performance
Partner cross-functionally with production, purchasing, logistics and engineering teams to ensure alignment and material availability for production builds
Track and analyze logistics performance, inventory levels and process effectiveness, using data to drive improvements in velocity and overall operational efficiency
Escalate issues as needed and provide actionable recommendations to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost outcomes
Lead team performance through coaching, development and accountability, supporting strong people and culture outcomes
Manage staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and training, while fostering a culture of safety, collaboration and continuous improvement