2nd Shift Distribution Manager | Lean & CPS Leader

Caterpillar Inc.; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lebanon, IN is seeking a dynamic Manager, Distribution (2nd Shift) to lead Warehouse Associates and Team Leads, ensuring safety, quality, velocity and cost targets.

You will oversee daily workload priorities, timekeeping, training, and CPS initiatives while driving process improvements and cost reductions; a strong leadership background and CPS familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of decision-making processes and tools.
• Ability to analyze situations and make informed judgments.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to plan, organize tasks and resources efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Set daily workload priorities for the value stream.
• Monitor overtime and resource availability; enforce disciplinary actions when needed.
• Manage employee hours via timekeeping systems.
• Ensure safety, quality, velocity, and cost targets are met.
• Oversee material ordering and distribution in a timely manner.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Support maintenance scheduling and CPS-related objectives.
• Lead standard work and root-cause corrective actions for continuous improvement.

Skills

Decision making

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Planning and organizing

Problem solving

Service excellence

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lebanon, IN is seeking a dynamic Manager, Distribution (2nd Shift) to lead Warehouse Associates and Team Leads, ensuring safety, quality, velocity and cost targets.

You will oversee daily workload priorities, timekeeping, training, and CPS initiatives while driving process improvements and cost reductions; a strong leadership background and CPS familiarity are preferred.