Manager, Distribution (3rd Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN is seeking a Manager, Distribution (3rd Shift) to supervise Warehouse Associates and Team Leads in a designated area, ensuring safety, quality, velocity and cost standards.

The role requires onsite work five days a week, 3rd shift hours (11:00 PM–7:00 AM ET) with up to 10% travel. The position will be moved to Lebanon, IN over the next 6 months, demanding strong leadership and CPS knowledge to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Ability to make informed decisions using structured tools and judgment.
• Clear written and oral communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong planning, organizing, and prioritization skills for daily workload management.
• Experience leading warehouse teams and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Set daily workload priorities for the value stream.
• Oversee overtime decisions and resource allocation to meet targets.
• Manage employee hours using timekeeping systems.
• Ensure safety, quality, velocity and cost standards.
• Order and distribute parts and materials timely and efficiently.
• Lead Lean & CPS initiatives to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Monitor and improve safety, training, and workforce development.

Skills

Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Effective Communications

Planning & Organizing

Problem Solving

Service Excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CPS (Caterpillar Production System)

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. At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’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.

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)

Travel / Relocation

Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic) U.S
U.S Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: No
Relocation Assistance Offered: No

Work Requirements

This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 improve 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) metrics

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

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

Additional Information

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.
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.