Manager, Distribution (2nd Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.; Clayton (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits for part-time employees

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manager, Distribution (2nd Shift) for the Clayton, OH Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center. You will supervise 20-25 hourly personnel and help drive a safe, productive operation in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include coaching teams, improving processes, managing inventory and equipment, and handling payroll and attendance to support service levels and cost control. A strong leader with operational and safety focus will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of decision-making processes and tools; ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills; deliver information accurately.
• Knowledge of performance management systems and practices to improve team performance.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks and resources efficiently and methodically.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate distribution center teams through coaching, training, and reinforcement.
• Drive operational excellence by resolving issues and improving processes.
• Ensure safety and compliance with daily safety meetings and proper equipment use.
• Oversee inventory management, receiving, storage, and maintenance for efficiency.
• Handle payroll, attendance, and workflow tasks to improve service levels and reduce costs.

Skills

Decision making

Effective communication

Performance management

Planning & organizing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

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 Summary

As the Manager, Distribution (2nd Shift) for our Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center in Clayton, OH, you will serve as a front-line leader, supervising 20-25 hourly personnel. The Clayton Distribution Center plays an important role within the Parts Distribution Network. The Clayton DC is an entry point for North American suppliers, in turn supplying other global DCs with this material.

Additional Information

• Location: Clayton, OH (United States)
• Work Schedule: 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM ET Monday through Friday)
• 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)

• 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)

• 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
• Microsoft Office application knowledge
• Strong leadership, initiative, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop working relationships with others
• Project management skills

What You Will Get

Through it all, we are one team- creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.

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
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.