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Logistics Production Manager - AM Shift

Job in Earl Shilton, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10, England, UK
Listing for: Caterpillar
Contract position
Listed on 2026-09-15
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 85000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 85000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Logistics Production Manager - AM Shift - 12m Contract
Location: Earl Shilton

As a Logistics Production Manager , you'll lead a team responsible for ensuring materials flow efficiently from receipt through to the manufacturing point of use. You'll create a safe, high-performing environment, develop people, solve problems and drive continuous improvement across the operation.,

  • Lead and develop your team by promoting a strong safety culture, setting clear expectations, managing performance, supporting training and development, and creating an environment where people can perform at their best.
  • Plan and coordinate logistics activities to ensure materials flow efficiently from receipt through to the manufacturing point of use. You'll prioritise work, allocate resources, balance staffing levels and respond to changing operational and customer requirements.
  • Monitor operational performance and drive results by reviewing KPIs, leading area performance reviews and using data to identify trends, improve safety, quality, delivery and cost, and support informed decision-making.
  • Lead problem solving activities by identifying operational issues, determining root causes and implementing sustainable corrective actions to improve safety, quality, productivity and operational performance.
  • Drive continuous improvement through Lean principles, Process Improvement Dialogues (PID), Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and value stream improvements that reduce waste, improve efficiency and strengthen operational performance.
  • Maintain operational control by ensuring accurate reporting, inventory management, compliance with operational standards and the timely availability of materials to support manufacturing requirements and business objectives., Performance Management:
    Lead, develop and motivate a team through coaching, feedback and performance management practices. This is important to build capability, maintain engagement and achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives.
  • Planning and Organising:
    Plan and coordinate people, materials and resources to meet operational requirements. Success in this area means balancing priorities, overcoming constraints and ensuring materials flow efficiently to support manufacturing.
  • Problem Solving:
    Use structured approaches to identify operational issues, determine root causes and implement sustainable solutions. This is critical to improving safety, quality, productivity and supporting continuous improvement activities.
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
    Evaluate operational data, assess risks and make informed decisions that support daily operations, improve performance and help achieve business objectives.
What You May Have:
  • Logistics Operations:
    Understanding of receiving, warehousing, inventory management and material flow activities, and how they support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.
  • Continuous Improvement:
    Ability to apply Lean Manufacturing, RCCA, PID, 6 Sigma or similar methodologies to reduce waste, improve performance and drive operational improvements.
  • Data Gathering & Analysis:
    Ability to interpret KPIs, operational reports and performance data to identify trends, support decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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., 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 - and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It's your time and talent, make it count., There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself.

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