Caterpillar, Inc

3rd Shift Senior Logistics Manager

Caterpillar, Inc$128K — $192K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience in high-velocity manufacturing or logistics environments.
  • 5 years of direct supervisory experience in a logistics role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or logistics discipline preferred.
  • Experience with lean manufacturing practices and tools.
  • Familiarity with yard management systems or Glovia ERP.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate materials, equipment, workforce, quality, and production schedules.
  • Direct the work of logistics staff and solve operational problems.
  • Determine budget requirements and cost-saving plans.
  • Monitor delivery performance and implement improvement projects.
  • Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma processes to enhance efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Career development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
  • Incentive bonuses based on performance.
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Caterpillar’s is seeking a 3rd Shift Senior Logistics Manager in Sanford, NC supporting Compact Track Loader (CTL) manufacturing factory.  This role is accountable for the coordination of material, equipment, workforce, quality and meeting production schedules and customer satisfaction. Major responsibilities include directing the work of others, problem solving and resolution and coordination with support departments. In addition, the Group Manager determines budget requirements, cost-saving project plans, forecasting production needs and ensuring quality standards are maintained.

What you can look forward to in this role:

  • Take actions to eliminate safety hazards in the work area and support continuous improvement safety projects.
  • Ensure effective operation of an assigned logistics area to meet production schedules in a cost-effective, quality, high-velocity manner
  • Utilize resources, including people, material, and machines, to achieve cost, quality, and inventory management targets
  • Monitor customer delivery performance, cost reduction programs, lead-time improvements, and quality improvement projects to metrics targets
  • Establish cost and quality goals and ensure efficient integration of warehouse, supply chain, logistics, maintenance, and quality to achieve targets.
  • Determine / deploy actions required to maintain velocity, efficiency, and quality in work area; Implementing, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma and Internal Certification processes.
  • Promote engagement, learning and professional development for direct reports.
  • Develop and deploy training resources on work processes.
  • Develop and set goals to assist direct reports and meet goals.
  • Be accountable for area continuous improvement process execution.
  • Conduct process improvement dialog with Section Managers, Team Leads and Team Members and support projects for changes.
  • Develop detailed near-term and long-term logistics plans for constraints.
  • Drive root cause corrective action process.
  • Audit and report on safety, Quality, Certification, standard work, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness metrics

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

  • Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: Knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.
  • 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.
  • Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
  • Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a supply chain or logistics discipline
  • Experience in supply chain planning/engineering or inventory control
  • Experience in lean manufacturing
  • Experience with yard management systems or Glovia ERP
  • 10 years' experience working in a high velocity and manufacturing or logistics environment
  • 5 years' direct supervisory experience


 

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posting Dates:

September 1, 2026 - September 8, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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