1st-Shift Distribution Center Manager: Lead 40+ Team

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Manager, Distribution (1st Shift) for the Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center in Morton, IL. You will serve as a front-line leader, supervising up to 40 hourly personnel and guiding daily operations.

You will drive safety, productivity, and service standards, mentor staff, and coordinate with teams to ensure accurate inventory, efficient workflows, and on-time order fulfillment. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to support Caterpillar's

Qualifications

• Decision making and critical thinking enable informed judgments for operations.
• Effective communications to convey ideas, needs, and feedback clearly.
• Performance management techniques to develop and improve performance.
• Problem solving approaches to resolve operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate distribution center teams through coaching and training.
• Drive operational excellence by improving processes and productivity.
• Ensure safety by conducting daily safety meetings and enforcing procedures.
• Oversee inventory and equipment management for efficient operations.
• Manage payroll, attendance, and workflow to enhance service levels.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Caterpillar management.

Skills

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Effective Communications

Performance Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Manager, Distribution (1st Shift) for the Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center in Morton, IL. You will serve as a front-line leader, supervising up to 40 hourly personnel and guiding daily operations.

You will drive safety, productivity, and service standards, mentor staff, and coordinate with teams to ensure accurate inventory, efficient workflows, and on-time order fulfillment. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to support Caterpillar's