Manager, Distribution (2nd Shift)

Caterpillar Brazil; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Incentive bonus

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Distribution (2nd Shift) Manager in Atlanta, GA to lead hourly teams and ensure safe, efficient operation. You will coach staff, drive productivity, and uphold quality and service standards while controlling costs.

Responsibilities include supervising receiving, processing, storage, packaging and shipment tasks, overseeing payroll and attendance, and coordinating with cross-functional partners to optimize processes and inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in distribution center operations and people leadership.
• Understanding of warehouse processes and inventory control.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate distribution center teams to achieve productivity and safety goals.
• Oversee receiving, processing, storage, and shipment to customers and dealers.
• Manage payroll, attendance, and daily administrative tasks.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs and improve service.
• Collaborate with internal partners to optimize inventory accuracy and performance.

Skills

Accuracy & Detail

Decision Making

DC Management

Effective Communications

Performance Management

Planning & Organizing

Problem Solving

Service Excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / related field

Tools

EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)

Job description

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. As the Manager, Distribution (2nd Shift), you will supervise hourly personnel in the receipt, processing, packaging, storage, order-filling, and shipment of parts to Caterpillar Dealers and Distribution Centers to the support the end users of Caterpillar equipment. The Manager, Distribution is responsible for all personnel issues within the team; including coaching, mentoring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action of employees.

Additional Information

Location: Atlanta, GA (United States)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (1:00 PM - 9:30 PM ET)

Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic) US

Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None

Relocation Assistance Offered: None

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 usage 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 as assigned by Caterpillar management from time‑to‑time.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications)

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What You Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading and developing teams within logistics, warehousing, or distribution operations.
• Previous experience working with EWM (Extended Warehouse Management).

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.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off‑highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced‑carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #LI #BI

Summary Pay Range

$72,360.00 - $108,540.00

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

Visa Sponsorship

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.