Night Shift Distribution Manager - Lean & Safe Operations

Caterpillar; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Manager, Distribution (Night Shift) in Lafayette, IN. You will supervise Warehouse Associates and Team Leads, directing daily workload and enforcing safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Leading with lean principles, you will drive continuous improvement, training, and CPS-guided practices to reduce costs and improve process efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Decision making and critical thinking: ability to analyze situations and make informed judgments.
• Effective communications: convey ideas clearly and interpret information accurately.
• Planning and organizing: arrange tasks and resources methodically to meet deadlines.
• Problem solving: apply structured approaches to resolve process issues.
• Service excellence: focus on meeting customer expectations and delivering value.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize daily workload for the value stream and set shift goals.
• Monitor overtime needs and allocate resources accordingly.
• Manage hours and timekeeping for warehouse staff.
• Ensure safety, quality, velocity, and cost standards are met.
• Oversee parts/materials order and distribution timelines to boost efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean, CPS) and standard work.

Skills

Decision making

Effective communications

Planning and organizing

Problem solving

Service excellence

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Manager, Distribution (Night Shift) in Lafayette, IN. You will supervise Warehouse Associates and Team Leads, directing daily workload and enforcing safety, quality, and productivity standards.

Leading with lean principles, you will drive continuous improvement, training, and CPS-guided practices to reduce costs and improve process efficiency in a fast-paced environment.