Logistics Manager; Engineering

Career Area

Supply Chain and Logistics

Logistics Manager (Engineering)

The Logistics Manager (Engineering) leads and develops a regional logistics engineering team responsible for delivering end-to-end supply chain and warehouse engineering solutions across multiple facilities. The role oversees the execution of logistics engineering strategies that improve safety, capacity, efficiency, and automation performance across supported sites within the Americas network.

• Location:
  
  Griffin, GA
• Relocation Offered:
  Yes
• Sponsorship Offered:
  No
• Shift: 1st shift
• Work Model: 100% on‐site (no hybrid or remote schedules)
• Travel:
  Up to 20% domestic and international travel
• Work Hours:
  
  On‑site five days a week
• Visa Sponsorship:
  Not available

• Supervise and develop a team of logistics engineers supporting multiple Southern U.S. and Mexico facilities.
• Lead and prioritize engineering initiatives focused on safety improvements, capacity expansion, operational efficiency, and warehouse automation deployment across the regional network.
• Provide technical leadership and project oversight for capital and continuous improvement projects, including scope development, cost estimation, execution, and performance tracking.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics related to safety, throughput, capacity utilization, and cost efficiency across supported operations.
• Partner with facility leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to align engineering priorities with strategic business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Caterpillar engineering standards, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations across all projects and operations.
• Mentor and coach engineers in technical skills, project execution, and professional development to build a high‑performing regional team.
• Support long‑term network planning and transformation initiatives, including automation roadmap development and investment justification.

• Continuous Transformation
  • Leads adoption of new systems, tools, and engineering approaches across supported sites.
  • Drives continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency, and scalability.
  • Identifies and champions innovative solutions, including automation and digital tools.
  • Coaches team members to adapt to evolving business conditions and engineering challenges.
• Data Gathering & Analysis
  • Guides engineers in collecting, validating, and analyzing operational and engineering data.
  • Uses data to support capital investment decisions, process improvements, and capacity planning.
  • Establishes standardized data practices across projects and sites.
  • Reports problems that arise in the data collection process.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
  • Evaluates complex engineering and operational challenges to determine optimal solutions.
  • Balances cost, risk, safety, and operational impact in decision‑making.
  • Provides clear recommendations to leadership based on data‑driven analysis.
• Distribution Center Management
  • Oversees engineering support for warehouse operations, including space utilization and material flow optimization.
  • Partners with site teams to reduce bottlenecks and improve throughput.
  • Supports implementation of inventory and storage strategies aligned to operational needs.
• Logistics Management
  • Leads development of logistics processes and engineered standards across multiple facilities.
  • Ensures alignment of logistics strategies with supply chain and business objectives.
  • Oversees implementation and standardization of best practices in logistics operations.
• Planning and Organizing
  • Prioritizes team workload across multiple sites and projects to meet business needs.
  • Aligns engineering resources to ensure timely project delivery and operational support.
  • Anticipates risks and proactively adjusts plans to maintain progress across competing priorities.
• Project Management
  • Oversees execution of multiple concurrent engineering projects across the region.
  • Ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to defined objectives.
  • Provides governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication for capital and CI initiatives.
• Supply Chain Management
  • Integrates engineering solutions into…