Logistics Operations Manager – Inventory & Quality

Caterpillar Brazil; Morton, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 222,000; 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

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Morton, IL, is seeking an Operations Manager for the Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center to lead a team of 5 direct reports and 60 production associates, ensuring inventory accuracy, safety, and efficient operations.

The role emphasizes audit readiness, process improvement with lean and BIQ tools, collaboration with facilities, quality, and finance, and delivering monthly financial and operational reports.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking to identify root causes and drive solutions.
• Clear, effective communication across teams and stakeholders.
• Experience applying performance management processes to improve results.
• Knowledge of quality management methods and tools to meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory management compliance and audit activities.
• Communicate inventory performance and improvement opportunities.
• Lead storage system configuration and relocations with Facilities Health.
• Drive KPI attainment and root-cause analysis with outbound teams.
• Apply BIQ tools to improve process quality and efficiency.
• Oversee quality operations and align with global targets.
• Develop and share monthly financial reporting and ABP updates.
• Lead annual business plan updates for Morton cost centers.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Performance Management

Quality Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP EWM

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Morton, IL, is seeking an Operations Manager for the Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center to lead a team of 5 direct reports and 60 production associates, ensuring inventory accuracy, safety, and efficient operations.

The role emphasizes audit readiness, process improvement with lean and BIQ tools, collaboration with facilities, quality, and finance, and delivering monthly financial and operational reports.