Manager, Distribution (1st Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

HSA

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Distribution Center Manager (1st Shift) in Morton, IL. You will supervise up to 25 hourly and salaried staff on outbound docks and support functions, ensuring safety, productivity, and cost efficiency.

Join a team within Caterpillar’s Product Support and Logistics Division and contribute to world-class distribution of Cat parts and solutions. This onsite role offers daily oversight and leadership in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Decision making and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication abilities.
• Performance management knowledge and practices.
• Planning and organizing tasks and resources.
• Problem solving in operational settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate distribution center teams through coaching and training.
• Drive operational excellence by resolving issues and improving processes.
• Ensure safety and compliance through daily safety meetings and proper procedures.
• Oversee inventory and equipment management for efficient operations.
• Manage payroll, attendance, and administrative tasks to reduce costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Communication skills

Performance management

Planning and organizing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

SAP EWM

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Career Area

Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities –innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.

Job Summary

As the Manager, Distribution (1st Shift) for our Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center in Morton, IL, you will serve as a front-line leader, supervising up to 25 hourly and salaried personnel. This opening has responsibility for our Outbound Shipping Docks and Dock Support functions.

Additional Information

• Location: Morton, IL (United States)
• Work Schedule: 1st Shift (Monday through Friday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Central Time)
• Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: No
• U.S Work Authorization Assistance Offered: No

What You Will Do

• Lead and motivate distribution center teams through coaching, training, and reinforcement to maintain a positive work environment.
• Drive operational excellence by resolving issues, improving processes, and implementing productivity, quality, and service standards.
• Ensure safety and compliance by conducting daily safety meetings, mentoring employees, and enforcing proper equipment use and work procedures.
• Oversee inventory and equipment management, including receiving, processing, storage, and maintenance to support efficient operations.
• Manage administrative and workflow tasks, such as payroll, attendance, and decision-making to enhance service levels and reduce costs.
• Other duties assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

What You Have (Basic Requirements)

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Performance Management: Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications)

• Service Excellence: Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.
• Distribution Center Management: Knowledge of distribution center management; ability to operate a warehouse or distribution center that handles the flow of goods from supplier to production to customer.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Previous supervisory experience
• Previous experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma
• Familiarity with SAP EWM
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, OneNote, Teams, etc.)

What You Will Get

This is Caterpillar

– creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about The Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar.

Learn more about what happens inside Caterpillar’s Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).

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

• 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates

August 25, 2026 - September 8, 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.