Logistics Group Manager – Multishift

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. Logistics Group Manager-Multishift The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide. LPSD teams work across regions and function to deliver safe, reliable and compliant solutions that help solve our customers’ toughest challenges. About LEC (Lafayette Engine Center) The Lafayette Engine Center (LEC) manufactures the Cat 3500, Cat 3600 and C175 engines helping Caterpillar become the world’s leading manufacturer of off-highway diesel and natural gas engines. The units built at LEC power mining trucks carrying ore to be processed, tugboats guiding ships to harbor, drill rigs tapping oil and gas reserves and generators bringing electricity to communities, hospitals and data centers. Job summary The Logistics Group Manager is responsible for providing consistent leadership coverage across both 2nd and 3rd shift Factory Logistics operations. An established schedule will span both shifts, with the amount of time spent on each varying based on operational needs. While the schedule may be weighted toward one shift, regular coverage of both shifts and flexibility to adjust based on business needs are ongoing expectations of the position. What you will do: • Manage a team of staff to execute logistics plans to ensure the right material is in the right location at the right time. • Inspires continuous improvement of logistics processes through process improvement, prioritization, and resource planning. Degree Requirement • College or university degree, preferably in Supply Chain/Logistics Management, Management, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience. What will put you ahead: • Good understanding of the Caterpillar organization, products, policies, and procedures. • A history of delivering results through a series of roles with increasing responsibility. • Demonstrated ability to engage and inspire a team. • Previous supervisory or leadership experience. • Strong analytical ability. • Working understanding of the various Caterpillar materials systems and how they interrelate • Strong communication skills. What you will have: Analytical Thinking : Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. Continuous Transformation: Knowledge of evolving the business to remain competitive; ability to understand, adapt oneself to, respond to and proactively seek changes and innovation in the business environment to improve the competitive advantage of an organization. Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment. Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way. Problem Solving: Knowle…

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