Manager, Distribution (1st Shift) at Caterpillar in Arvin, CA

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Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics 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. Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers. As the Manager, Distribution (1st Shift) for our Distribution Center in Arvin, CA, you will serve as a front-line leader with the majority of your time spent out on the floor. You will supervise a team of 20 to 30 hourly personnel, responsible for the receipt, processing, packaging, storage, order filling and shipment of parts to Caterpillar dealers, Distribution Centers and Regional Distribution Centers to support the end users of Caterpillar equipment. Additional Information: Location: Arvin, CA (United States) Required Travel: Up to 5% (Domestic) Relocation Assistance Offered: None. US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None. Work Schedule: 1st Shift, Thursday – Saturday (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM) What You Will Do: 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. Participate in a leadership on-call rotation and provide support for operational, employee, and customer-related matters outside of regular business hours when required. Maintain a high level of awareness of facility operation, business priorities, and organizational communications through effective management of email correspondence and timely follow-up on action items. Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time. What You Have (Basic Requirements): Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Performance Management: Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance. Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way. Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications): Distribution Center Management: Knowledge of distribution center management; ability to operate a warehouse or distribution center that handles