Manager, Distribution; 3rd Shift

Job Summary

Manager, Distribution (3rd Shift) for our Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center in Clayton, OH. You will serve as a front‑line leader, supervising 20‑25 hourly personnel. The Clayton Distribution Center is a key entry point for North American suppliers, supporting other global distribution centers.

• Location:
  
  Clayton, OH (United States)
• Work Schedule:
  
  3rd shift (11:00 PM – 7:00 AM ET Sunday through Thursday)
• Required Travel:
  Up to 10% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered:
  No
• U.S. Work Authorization Assistance Offered:
  No

• Lead and motivate distribution center teams through coaching, training, and reinforcement to maintain a positive work environment.
• Drive operational excellence by resolving issues, improving processes, and implementing productivity, quality, and service standards.
• Ensure safety and compliance by conducting daily safety meetings, mentoring employees, and enforcing proper equipment use and work procedures.
• Oversee inventory and equipment management, including receiving, processing, storage, and maintenance to support efficient operations.
• Manage administrative and workflow tasks, such as payroll, attendance, and decision‑making to enhance service levels and reduce costs.
• Other duties assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
  Knowledge of the decision‑making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications:
  Ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication behaviors.
• Performance Management:
  Ability to apply the organization’s performance management system, practices, and tools to develop and improve individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Ability to plan and organize tasks and resources, structuring work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems using appropriate tools and techniques.

• Distribution Center Management:
  Knowledge of managing a warehouse or distribution center that handles the flow of goods from supplier to production to customer.
• 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.

Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world‑class components and solutions superior to the competition.

$72,360.00 – $

• 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.

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.