Logistics Production Manager

Career Area: Manufacturing 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. Role Definition Caterpillar is looking for an organized, self-starting leader to join our team as a 1st Shift Logistics Production Manager at Building KK in East Peoria, IL, supporting the Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) Division. This role is accountable for providing daily direction and organizational leadership for hourly associates on the Logistics Team. As a production manager, you will lead a group of material handlers, line coordinators, and line checkers to keep production lines supplied safely and on schedule, while driving improvements in a dynamic and exciting work environment. You will oversee and coordinate daily material flow activities, prepare schedules, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards. You will also help own value stream budgets, resource allocation, staffing strategies, and relentless execution of our PQVC initiatives as part of a three-shift operation. What you will do Reports to the Logistics Manager, who leads overall logistics, warehousing, transportation, and material flow strategy for the division. Leads the day-to-day execution of 1st shift logistics operations: material handlers, line coordinators, and line checkers. Works with the Logistics Manager on third-party logistics (3PL) performance, fleet, and automation priorities; the Logistics Manager owns provider relationships, contracts, and long-term strategy. Escalates conflicting priorities, resource constraints, and safety or quality concerns that cannot be resolved on shift. Champion a culture of safety by identifying and reducing hazards, communicating safety rules, and ensuring all employees and contractors comply with safety policies and regulations across warehouse, dock, fleet, and material handling operations. Supervise and direct the daily activities of material handlers, line coordinators, and line checkers: assign tasks, monitor performance, and coordinate between teams, including third-party logistics contractors. Ensure production lines are supplied with the materials they need by managing inventory, dock, and material movement to point of use for the 1st shift. Support the safe, reliable use of facility fleet and material handling equipment (forklifts, tuggers, carts) and of automated material movement technologies such as AMRs and AGVs; escalate equipment, repair, or system issues to the Logistics Manager. Create reports and records of logistics processes and inventory, share them with managers, and recommend improvements to safety, productivity, and quality. Prepare, maintain, and update documentation for logistics procedures and safety and quality standards, ensuring all processes meet those standards. Prepare schedules, resolve day-to-day issues, and use problem solving and continuous improvement tools to address root causes. Train new hires, manage scheduling and work conflicts, provide documented input to formal performance reviews, and use recognition programs to build a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Help own value stream budgets, resource allocation, and staffing strategies, and execute PQVC initiatives for the 1st shift. Degree requirement Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience desired. What you must have Logistics Operations: Knowledge of logistics functions; ability to perform day-to-day material handling and inventory tracking in a manufacturing plant, and to supervise daily operations so …

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