First-Shift Logistics Production Leader

Caterpillar; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discs

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking a 1st Shift Logistics Production Manager to lead kitting, storage, and repackaging operations, ensuring safety, quality, and lean performance across a 24/7 operation.

You will drive efficiency, supervise a team of ~20 and collaborate with internal partners to meet People, Quality, Velocity and Cost goals. The role requires prior supervisory experience in manufacturing, plus a degree or equivalent work experience.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Degree or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong background in leadership, team building and execution.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees.
• Experience leading in a union environment.
• Good human relations skills to develop cooperative work relationships with others inside and outside your department.
• Experience with RCCA.

Responsibilities

• Creating reports and records of logistic processes and inventory accuracy; sharing them with managers and providing suggestions to improve safety, productivity and quality.
• Preparing, maintaining, and updating documentation related to logistic procedures and safety and quality standards; ensuring all processes and products meet desired safety and quality standards.
• Supervising and directing the daily activities of material handlers, assigning tasks, ensuring coordination between different teams, ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance.
• Training new hires, managing scheduling and work conflicts, monitoring safety, and promoting internal communication to create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Planning & Organizing

Process Improvement

Talent Management

Manufacturing Safety

Diversity & Inclusion

Union Experience

Human Relations

RCCA

Education

Degree or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing setting

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking a 1st Shift Logistics Production Manager to lead kitting, storage, and repackaging operations, ensuring safety, quality, and lean performance across a 24/7 operation.

You will drive efficiency, supervise a team of ~20 and collaborate with internal partners to meet People, Quality, Velocity and Cost goals. The role requires prior supervisory experience in manufacturing, plus a degree or equivalent work experience.