Logistics Production Manager - Nights

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.

Manufacturing

Job Title: Logistics Production Manager – Nights

Salary: £41,500 - £50,000 depending on skills demonstrated + 27% shift allowance

Hours: Mon–Thu 21:45–06:30, Fri 17:30–22:00

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

As a Production Manager in logistics, you will lead daily operations to maximise efficiency, quality, and safety while driving continuous improvement through Lean practices, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), and Process Issue Description (PID) tools. You’ll prioritise workflow, monitor KPIs, maintain accurate documentation, and support a high‑performing team through strong coordination, coaching, and driving compliance.

As a Production Manager, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

• Promote a safe, high‑performing workplace by identifying risks, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement through Lean practices, RCCA, and PID tools.
• Plan and prioritise daily operations, adjusting staffing, monitoring KPIs, and improving performance across the section.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for processes, tooling, performance, and inventory, ensuring full safety and quality compliance.
• Lead and support a team of logistics operatives, coordinating daily tasks, providing coaching and training, and fostering a collaborative, improvement‑focused culture.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

• Problem Solving:
  You use tools like RCCA and PID to quickly pinpoint issues in logistics flow and drive effective fixes. At this level, you confidently assess risks, compare options, and prevent repeat problems.
• Planning and Organising:
  You stay ahead of operational demands by prioritising workloads, anticipating bottlenecks, and allocating resources smartly. Working Knowledge means you break tasks into clear steps and adapt plans fast when conditions shift.
• Analytical Thinking:
  You interpret logistics data, KPIs, and process trends to spot patterns and recommend improvements. At this level, you evaluate what matters, compare alternatives, and make decisions grounded in clear, logical analysis.
• Effective Communication:
  You communicate clearly with logistics teams to ensure tasks, priorities, and safety expectations are well understood. Basic Understanding means you share information accurately and use the right tone and approach to keep operations running smoothly.

• Working Knowledge of SAP is highly desirable as you'll rely on it to manage inventory accuracy, track material flow, and support fast, data‑driven decisions.
• Basic working knowledge in logistics planning because it enables you to anticipate demand, allocate resources effectively, and maintain smooth, efficient daily operations.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off‑highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel‑electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation –…