Manager, Distribution (3rd Shift)

Caterpillar Caterpillar · Industrial · Morton, IL

Manager for a 3rd shift distribution center, responsible for leading hourly personnel, driving operational excellence, ensuring safety and compliance, overseeing inventory and equipment, and managing administrative tasks. Requires strong decision-making, communication, performance management, and problem-solving skills. Preferred qualifications include distribution center management experience and EWM knowledge.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead and motivate distribution center teams through coaching, training, and reinforcement to maintain a positive work environment.
  2. Drive operational excellence by resolving issues, improving processes, and implementing productivity, quality, and service standards.
  3. Ensure safety and compliance by conducting daily safety meetings, mentoring employees, and enforcing proper equipment use and work procedures.
  4. Oversee inventory and equipment management, including receiving, processing, storage, and maintenance to support efficient operations.
  5. Manage administrative and workflow tasks, such as payroll, attendance, and decision-making to enhance service levels and reduce costs.

Skills

Required

  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking
  • Effective Communications
  • Performance Management
  • Problem Solving

Nice to have

  • Distribution Center Management
  • Experience with EWM (extended warehouse management)
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher