Logistics Section Manager 1

Caterpillar; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Warehouse Shift Supervisor to support a fast-moving operation in India. You will assist the Warehouse Manager, supervise staff, and ensure safe, efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of goods in a high-volume environment.

The role requires 3–5 years in logistics, a relevant degree, and hands-on SAP/IT skills. Onsite work five days a week with relocation available; visa sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering or Undergraduate degree.
• 3 to 5 years of work experience in Logistics Operations.
• This position requires onsite five days a week; relocation is available.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe working environment and ensure procedures are followed.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor receipt, storage and dispatch of goods.
• Supervise order picking, goods in/out, and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure on-time delivery and adherence to customer requirements.
• Maintain stock accuracy and liaise with transport teams.
• Lead cost-reduction initiatives and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical thinking

IT skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Undergraduate degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Job Description:

Assist the Warehouse Manager in maintaining the smooth operation of a fast-moving environment. Responsible for the day-to-day management of people within the warehouse function, to ensure department's targets and objectives are met to meet customer requirements, ensuring that staff comply with health, safety and standard operating procedures. Responsible for housekeeping standards and continuous improvement within the warehouse. Act independently at the organisational level.

Role:

Warehouse Shift Supervisor, Goods-In Supervisor & Dispatch Supervisor

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide a safe working environment, adhering to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures
• Plan, co-ordinate and monitor the receipt, storage and dispatch of goods
• Ensure orders are processed efficiently and that the delivery of materials meets customers’ requirements
• Supervise and control order picking, goods in, goods out operations to ensure accuracy
• Ensure that all relevant procedures and processes are followed and adhered to in line with the Company’s procedures and requirements
• Responsible for driving Standard Work and ensuring quality processes and deliver the product to the customer on time
• Ensure that internal delivery processes are adhered to support dispatch time windows
• Lead follow up and resolve Customer concerns
• Identify errors and eliminate root cause using robust countermeasures
• Sustain the corrective actions to eliminate repeat issues
• Deliver efficiencies to support year on year operational budget reduction
• Manage the implementation of engineering changes, production trials, model change and pilot build ensuring robust product life cycles
• Ensure security of Warehouse environment and maintain access control, ensuring 5S housekeeping standards are always maintained
• Monitor and maintain stock accuracy by ensuring the physical stock is in line with the warehouse management system and ensure all stock movements are recorded to ensure accuracy

• Maintain the management of returnable packaging
• Record and communicate all shortage issues to the relevant team
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and transport team as and when required in a timely way
• Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working with others
• Need to work a shift schedule

Skill and Attributes:

• Ability to sustain and develop team working and team-based problem solving
• Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure
• Excellent communication skill
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and able to establish logical practical solutions
• IT skills – MS Office
• Technical Skill - SAP

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering or Undergraduate degree
• 3 to 5 years of work experience in Logistics Operations

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 15, 2026 - October 22, 2026

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