Logistics Production Manager

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

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.

Logistics Production Manager

Location: Decatur, IL
Travel: Up to 5%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Offered

As the 1st Shift Logistics Production Manager, you’ll lead and energize logistics operations across kitting, storage, and repackaging areas driving efficiency, ensuring seamless workflows, and keeping production moving at peak performance. You will be responsible for meeting Caterpillar’s goals for People, Quality, Velocity and Cost that support a 24/7 operation. This position will support the kitting business and has routine interactions with internal business partners, cross facility leaders, suppliers, carriers, and ~20 direct report teammates. This position will work directly with the Senior Production Manager to lead, manage, and refine all aspects of the business and is a critical contributor to the overall vision and direction.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• 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 are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside your department
• Experience with RCCA

What Skills you will have:

• Analytical Thinking - Defines problems and evaluates their importance using data and logic.
• Planning and Organizing - Plans tasks, anticipates obstacles, and adjusts strategies to meet goals.
• Process Improvement - Identifies workflow issues and implements solutions for efficiency.
• Talent Management - Manages hiring, development, and performance to build effective teams.
• Manufacturing Safety - Ensures compliance with safety standards and promotes a secure workplace.

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

November 3, 2026 - November 10, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.