Manager, Distribution (2nd Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

HSA

Paid time off

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Manager, Distribution (2nd Shift) for its Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center in Morton, IL, where you will supervise up to 25 hourly teammates and lead daily operations to deliver accurate, on-time parts processing.

This frontline leadership role focuses on safety, productivity, and cost control while coaching staff and implementing standard work. Onsite five days a week with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Decision making and critical thinking to analyze situations and select informed actions.
• Strong communication skills for clear, effective information exchange.
• Experience applying performance management to improve teams and processes.
• Ability to plan tasks and resources and organize work systematically.
• Good problem solving skills to address operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate distribution center teams through coaching and training.
• Drive operations excellence by resolving issues and improving processes.
• Ensure safety and compliance via daily meetings and proper procedures.
• Oversee inventory and equipment management to support efficiency.
• Manage payroll, attendance, and workflow to reduce costs and improve service.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Caterpillar management.

Skills

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Performance Management

Planning and Organizing

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP EWM

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 Morton, IL, you will serve as a front-line leader, supervising up to 25 hourly personnel within the Inbound Processing Center.

Additional Information

• Location: Morton, IL (United States)
• Work Schedule: 2nd Shift (3:00 – 11:00 PM Central Time 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)

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in logistics processes and/or logistics distribution
• Experience in SAP EWM
• Strong leadership, initiative, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop working relationships with others
• Demonstrated operations experience

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.

Summary Pay Range

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

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
• 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.

Posting Dates

October 1, 2026 - October 15, 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.

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