Logistics Production Manager

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Logistics Production Manager

Location: Decatur, IL
Travel: Up to 5%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Offered

Job Description:

As the 1st Shift Logistics Production Manager, you’ll lead and energize logistics operations across kitting, storage, and repackaging areas driving efficiency, ensuring seamless workflows, and keeping production moving at peak performance. You will be responsible for meeting Caterpillar’s goals for People, Quality, Velocity and Cost that support a 24/7 operation. This position will support the kitting business and has routine interactions with internal business partners, cross facility leaders, suppliers, carriers, and ~20 direct report teammates. This position will work directly with the Senior Production Manager to lead, manage, and refine all aspects of the business and is a critical contributor to the overall vision and direction.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Creating reports and records of logistic processes and inventory accuracy; sharing them with managers and providing suggestions to improve safety, productivity and quality.
• Preparing, maintaining, and updating documentation related to logistic procedures and safety and quality standards; ensuring all processes and products meet desired safety and quality standards.
• Supervising and directing the daily activities of material handlers, assigning tasks, ensuring coordination between different teams, ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance.
• Training new hires, managing scheduling and work conflicts, monitoring safety, and promoting internal communication to create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Previous supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment
• Degree or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing setting
• Experience with Microsoft office applications
• Strong Background in leadership, team building and execution
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees
• Experience leading in a union environment
• Good human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside your department
• Experience with RCCA

What Skills you will have:

• Analytical Thinking - Defines problems and evaluates their importance using data and logic.
• Planning and Organizing - Plans tasks, anticipates obstacles, and adjusts strategies to meet goals.
• Process Improvement - Identifies workflow issues and implements solutions for efficiency.
• Talent Management - Manages hiring, development, and performance to build effective teams.
• Manufacturing Safety - Ensures compliance with safety standards and promotes a secure workplace.

Summary Pay Range:

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:

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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