Manager, Distribution (3rd Shift)

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 Lebanon, 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.

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 Information : Location: Lebanon, IN (United States). 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