3rd Shift Senior Logistics Production Manager

Caterpillar, Inc. • Sanford, NC • 1d ago

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

Caterpillar is seeking a Senior Logistics Production Manager in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will be 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 Senior Logistics Production Manager determines budget requirements, cost savings 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

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 deploying 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

Develop detailed near-term and long-term production plans.

Drive root cause corrective action process.

Audit and report on safety, Quality, Certification, standard work, productivity, and overall equipment effectiveness metrics.

Cover peers' scheduled time off as needed

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.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

Bachelor's degree in a supply chain or logistics discipline

Experience as a Logistics/Quality/Design/Manufacturing Engineer or CPS Black Belt

Experience working in a high velocity and manufacturing or logistics environment.

5 years direct supervisory experience

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC.

Sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

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:

July 28, 2025 - August 11, 2025

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

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

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

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