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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 **Distribution Manager (2nd 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.

**Job Summary** :

As a **Distribution Manager (2nd Shift)** at Caterpillar, you will supervise and provide leadership to Warehouse Associates and Team Leads assigned to a designated area.

**Additional Info** :

+ This is a **2nd shift** position (Monday through Friday 2:30PM-10:30PM)

+ **Relocation Offered:** None.

+ **Sponsorship Offered:** None.

+ **Travel:** Up to 10%

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 (Required Skills):

+ **Leadership** : Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting, embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.

+ **Coaching Others** : Knowledge of coaching and mentoring concepts and methods; ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals in learning and improving effectiveness.

+ **Customer Service Management** : Knowledge of customer service priorities and ability to utilize tools and techniques for maintaining an environment where all understand, and are committed to providing excellent service to internal and external customers.

+ **Operational Functions** : Knowledge of major functional processes and associated operating requirements; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

+ **Problem Management Process - MFG** : Knowledge of manufacturing problem management processes, methodologies and techniques; ability to use a disciplined approach to bringing that problem to a successful resolution.

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

+ **Warehouse Management** : Knowledge of the policies, processes and systems of warehouse management; ability to effectively manage one or more warehouses or distribution centers.

+ 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:

Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB\_i-UVln&index=39) – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB\_i-UVln&index=25) .

Summary Pay Range:

$71,040.00 - $106,440.00

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

Posting Dates:

October 10, 2025 - October 24, 2025

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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