Manager, Distribution (3rd Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN seeks a Manager, Distribution (3rd Shift) to supervise Warehouse Associates and Team Leads, ensuring safety, quality, velocity, and cost standards while coordinating material flow and overtime needs.

The role emphasizes CPS and Lean/6 Sigma principles, developing standard work and training the workforce. This onsite position requires commitment to the PSLD goals and contributes to a safer, more efficient operation.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership with warehouse operations experience.
• Ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
• Proven skills in planning, organizing, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Set daily workload priorities for value streams and manage overtime needs.
• Oversee timekeeping and labor activities for accuracy.
• Ensure safety, quality, velocity, and cost targets are met.
• Coordinate parts/materials supply and distribution timely.
• Lead process improvements and standard work deployment.
• Train and develop the workforce; ensure CPS adherence.
• Maintain a safe, clean warehouse and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Decision making

Effective communications

Planning and organizing

Problem solving

Service excellence

Education

College/university degree or equivalent

Tools

CPS (Caterpillar Production System)

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. At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we don’t’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Manager, Distribution (3rd Shift) in Lafayette, IN.

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 a Manager, Distribution (3rd Shift) at Caterpillar, you will supervise and provide leadership to Warehouse Associates and Team Leads assigned to a designated area.

Additional Info

• Location: Lafayette, IN (United States).
• Special Announcement: It was recently announced that PSLD Lafayette operations will be moving many of their positions to the facility in Lebanon, IN over the next 6 months. This position is included in the upcoming move.
• Work Schedule: 3rd Shift (Sunday through Thursday 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM Eastern Time)
• Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic)
• U.S Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: No
• Relocation Assistance Offered: No

What You Will Do

• Determine priorities of daily workload for value stream
• Determine overtime needs, determine priorities when resources are insufficient, and decide when disciplinary action is necessary
• Manage employee hours through appropriate time keeping system
• Ensure production meets safety, quality, velocity, and cost standards
• Ensure necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency
• Work to improve processes, timeliness and reduce costs by eliminating non-value added activities
• Ensure preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule
• Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification, etc
• Monitor and improvs safety in the warehouse; eliminating any unsafe operations and ensuring a safe and clean warehouse environment
• Evaluate, assess, and identify training needs of the workforce
• Ensure training and effective utilization of work force
• Must be able to work overtime as required
• Perform the following Caterpillar Production System (CPS)-related duties:
• Resource allocation to meet requirements
• Trains and models the CPS Guiding Principles
• Deploys process improvement dialogues
• Deploys Root Cause Corrective Action on issues that arise and drive continuous improvement
• Reports section status and monitors and audits related metrics
• Leads efforts to develop and deploy standard work for each work area

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.
• 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 Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications)

• College or university degree, in lieu of degree 2+ years of warehouse operations experience
• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Familiarity with CPS (Caterpillar Production System) and PQVC (People, Quality, Velocity, Cost)

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

$72,360.00 - $108,540.00

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

September 3, 2026 - September 17, 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.