Manager, Distribution

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.

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.

As the Manager, Distribution (1st Shift), you will supervise and provide leadership to Warehouse Associates and Team Leads assigned to a designated area.

Additional Information:

• Location: Lafayette, IN (United States)
• Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None.
• US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None.
• Work Schedule: 1st Shift, Monday – Friday (7:00AM – 3:00PM ET)

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 workforce.
• 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.
• Other duties as 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.
• 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):

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline or 2 (plus) years of warehouse operations experience.
• 3 (plus) years of previous 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).

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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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:

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.

Posting Dates:

November 10, 2026 - November 24, 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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