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 Clayton, OH.
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.
Through it all, we are one team– creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.
Job Summary:
- In this Distribution Manager (2nd Shift) role, you will serve as a front line leader, supervising 20-30 hourly personnel receiving aftermarket parts at the Caterpillar Distribution Center in Clayton OH.
Additional Info:
- This role is based in Clayton, OH and does not offer relocation
- This role is 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm
- This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules
- This role requires up to 10% domestic travel
What You Will Do:
- Supervising and motivating distribution center employees through effective coaching and training, clear communication of job expectations, and positive reinforcement of exemplary performance; maintaining a positive distribution center working environment. Leading teams working on problem resolution and process improvement
- Implementing productivity, quality, and service standards. Resolving problems and identifying areas for improvements. Contributing performance data to strategic plans and reviews. Responding to dealer calls and making immediate decisions to resolve the issue.
- Ensuring all equipment receives preventative maintenance and repairs, as necessary.
- Adhering to requirements and procedures for safety regulations. Contributing to the development of an effective work force by engaging and mentoring employees to follow all established work processes.
- Conducts daily safety meetings to ensure that employees have the proper equipment to perform their jobs safely. Provides training or counseling to correct any unsafe behavior observed by those who do not follow set work standards.
- Maintaining high employee morale by ensuring established work standards are delivered
- Ensuring parts inventory is received, processed and stored in a safe, efficient and timely manner
- Improving productivity and quality by taking ownership of the process
- Preparing and maintaining necessary paperwork for hourly payroll and attendance records
- Making workflow decisions under the direction of management. Improving service levels and costs for distribution center operations.
What You Have (Basic Skills Required):
- Coaching Others: Knowledge of coaching and mentoring concepts and methods; ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals in learning and improving effectiveness.
- 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.
- Operational Functions: Knowledge of major functional processes and associated operating requirements; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):
- Distribution Center and Warehouse Management: Knowledge of the policies, processes and systems of warehouse management. EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) knowledge. Knowledge of distribution processes, issues and considerations; ability to effectively manage the receipt, storage, and distribution of inventory to stores and/or customers.
- 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.
- Materials Handling and Management: Knowledge of material handling and management in plants; ability to perform, monitor and improve processes related to storage, transportation and handling of raw and hazardous materials.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Microsoft Office application knowledge
- Strong leadership, initiative, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop working relationships with others
- Project management skills
What You Will Get:
- In this role, you have the opportunity to be part of a great culture and positive work environment! You will have the opportunity for advancement within the company!
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
August 19, 2025 - September 2, 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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