Career Area:Supply Chain and Logistics
Job Description:Job Summary:As the
Manager, Distribution (2nd 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)
- Work Schedule: 2nd Shift (2:00-11:30 PM Monday through Friday)
- Required Travel: Up to 5% (Domestic)
- Relocation Assistance Offered: No
- U.S Work Authorization Assistance Offered: No
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.
- Other duties 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 the flow of goods from supplier to production to customer.
- Experience with EWM (extended warehouse management)
- Bachelor's degree or higher
What You Will Get:Through it all, we are one team- creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.
Summary Pay Range:$72,360.00 - $108,540.00
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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:July 13, 2026 - July 27, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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