Logistics Production Manager - AM Shift - 12m Contract

Caterpillar Inc.; Desford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (27 days)

Bank holidays

Bonus 10%

Pension plan

Employee share scheme

Flexible benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Logistics Production Manager for the AM shift in Desford, UK. You will lead a team responsible for material flow from receipt to manufacturing use, ensuring a safe, high-performing environment with continuous improvement focus.

The role emphasizes planning, performance management, and data-driven decision making to optimise safety, quality, delivery and cost. On-site work with opportunities to develop a strong Lean culture across the operation.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing logistics/production teams.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to interpret KPIs and drive cost, quality and delivery improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop your team with a strong safety culture and clear performance expectations.
• Plan and coordinate logistics activities to ensure materials flow from receipt to use.
• Monitor KPIs and drive performance reviews to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve operations.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean, PID and RCCA initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Logistics Operations

Continuous Improvement

Data Analysis

Job description

Desford, England, United Kingdom

Sep 9, 2026

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Job Title: Logistics Production Manager – AM Shift

Contract : Full time & fixed term contract - 12 Months

The Opportunity:

As a Logistics Production Manager , you’ll lead a team responsible for ensuring materials flow efficiently from receipt through to the manufacturing point of use. You’ll create a safe, high‑performing environment, develop people, solve problems and drive continuous improvement across the operation.

What you will do:

As a Logistics Production Manager , you are accountable for, but not limited to:

Lead and develop your team by promoting a strong safety culture, setting clear expectations, managing performance, supporting training and development, and creating an environment where people can perform at their best.

Plan and coordinate logistics activities to ensure materials flow efficiently from receipt through to the manufacturing point of use. You’ll prioritise work, allocate resources, balance staffing levels and respond to changing operational and customer requirements.

Monitor operational performance and drive results by reviewing KPIs, leading area performance reviews and using data to identify trends, improve safety, quality, delivery and cost, and support informed decision‑making.

Lead problem‑solving activities by identifying operational issues, determining root causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions to improve safety, quality, productivity and operational performance.

Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles, Process Improvement Dialogues (PID), Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and value‑stream improvements that reduce waste, improve efficiency and strengthen operational performance.

Maintain operational control by ensuring accurate reporting, inventory management, compliance with operational standards and the timely availability of materials to support manufacturing requirements and business objectives.

**NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.**

What You Can Demonstrate:

Level: Working Knowledge

Performance Management: Lead, develop and motivate a team through coaching, feedback and performance management practices. This is important to build capability, maintain engagement and achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives.

Planning and Organising: Plan and coordinate people, materials and resources to meet operational requirements. Success in this area means balancing priorities, overcoming constraints and ensuring materials flow efficiently to support manufacturing.

Problem Solving: Use structured approaches to identify operational issues, determine root causes and implement sustainable solutions. This is critical to improving safety, quality, productivity and supporting continuous improvement activities.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Evaluate operational data, assess risks and make informed decisions that support daily operations, improve performance and help achieve business objectives.

What You May Have:

Logistics Operations: Understanding of receiving, warehousing, inventory management and material flow activities, and how they support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

Continuous Improvement: Ability to apply Lean Manufacturing, RCCA, PID, 6 Sigma or similar methodologies to reduce waste, improve performance and drive operational improvements.

Data Gathering & Analysis: Ability to interpret KPIs, operational reports and performance data to identify trends, support decision‑making and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

What You Will Get

One Company, Limitless Opportunities

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off‑highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment

Caterpillar has a long‑standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

• 27 days annual leave
• bank holidays
• opportunity to buy additional holiday
• 10% Bonus
• contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%
• contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution
• Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection , and a sense of community
• optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc

• Up to 5% UK travel may be required, including visits to other facilities as needed.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates:

September 9, 2026 - September 23, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

Solving our customers' toughest challenges

Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing construction and mining equipment, engines, and industrial services, dedicated to sustainability and customer success across diverse industries.

Machinery Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Public company Founded 1925

Total funding $3.5B Post IPO Debt

Momentum

Team growth

8% in 12 mo

62,933 employees on LinkedIn

Feb 23 May 26

Employee experience

What it’s like inside

3.8

9,998 reviews

78% would recommend

Culture & values

Culture & values 3.9

Work-life balance

Work-life balance 3.8

Career opportunities

Career opportunities 3.8

Compensation & benefits 4.0

Capital

Funding history

Post IPO Debt $3.5B

Aug 2025

Grant - US Department of Energy $5M

Oct 2024

Grant - Advanced Propulsion Centre UK

Grant $147.5K

Footprint

Where they work

Headquarters Irving, Texas

Irving, Texas, US