Packaging Manager

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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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics and Global Services supporting Caterpillar dealers and customers. Our teams work together in critical areas that leverage digital capabilities, technology and operational excellence.

The Packaging Manager manages a team of packaging engineers who design packaging material for manufacturing organizations.

Additional Information:

• Location: Morton, IL (United States)
• Required Travel: Up to 25% travel (domestic & international- MX)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None
• US Work Sponsorship Offered: None

What You Will Do:

• This position will be responsible for managing a team of packaging engineers who develop returnable and expendable packaging solutions for strategic, innovative, sometimes complex, and network-wide projects and processes.

• Lead or support team in solving complex technical problems, work with cross-functional team to develop process and tools, as well as mentor, coach and share packaging design and processes to global and regional team members for replication and/or improvement

• Help design and follow global packaging processes and promote packaging technology systems to regional packaging and customer groups.

• Report and upload data/information to enterprise packaging system.

• Prioritize the workload of global resources in support of domestic onsite engineers

• This position will need to communicate to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units as they support global teams to develop packaging documentation.

What You Have (Basic Requirements):

• 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.

• Performance Management: Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.

• 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.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation.

• Packaging: Knowledge of packaging tools, approaches and practices; ability to package products and components safely and attractively.

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in engineering or supply chain

• Prior experience in Packaging, Transportation, Supply Chain, or Operations

• Experience leading research and development of new packaging technology and material

• Experience developing and deploying creative / original solutions to complex problems either personally or through direct reports

• Experience working and communicating with a variety of clients and suppliers

• Certifications: APICS, CSCMP, etc.

• Lean and 6 Sigma Black Belt

• Manufacturing Engineering, Logistic Management, Product Group / Management Experience, New Product Introduction (NPI/NSI)

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 to 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:

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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