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 Packaging Manager in Morton, IL.
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:
- The Packaging Manager manages a team of packaging engineers who design packaging material for manufacturing organizations.
Additional Info:
- This role is located in Morton, IL and does not offer relocation
- This role is 1st shift
- This role is 100% on-site with no opportunity for hybrid or remote schedules
- This role requires up to 25% domestic travel
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 (Required Skills):
- 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.
What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):
- 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:
- 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.
Summary Pay Range:
$128,470.00 - $192,710.00
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.
Posting Dates:
March 16, 2026 - March 30, 2026
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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