Manager, Distribution; 1st Shift

Job Summary

Manager, Distribution (1st Shift) – front‑line leader supervising up to 30 hourly personnel at the Waco, TX Distribution Center. Responsibilities include driving operational excellence, ensuring safety and compliance, managing inventory and equipment, and leading staff through coaching and training.

• Waco, TX (United States)
• Work Schedule:
  
  1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM CT, Monday–Friday)
• Required Travel: up to 10% (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance:
  None
• U.S. Work Authorization Assistance:
  None

• 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.

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Distribution Center Management
• Effective Communications
• Performance Management
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Service Excellence

• Previous leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Previous experience with EWM (extended warehouse management)

• 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

Pay Range: $72,360.00 – $

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.