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Career Area:LogisticsJob 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.Job DescriptionAt Caterpillar, we're working to help our customers build a better world. We wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today without the exceptionally talented, bright and driven people who get the job done. This is your chance to help us make progress possible around the world – for our customers, for growing communities and for every member of our team. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Distribution Supervisor.The 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. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth.Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRBi-UVln&index=39) – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRBi-UVln&index=25)At 2.2 million square feet and 24 / 7 / 365 operations, the Morton Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center is the largest Caterpillar Distribution Center in the world. With cutting edge technology, the distribution center prides itself on driving Caterpillar customer loyalty through service parts availability. A highly engaged team, intense focus on safety, quality, employee development and diversity & inclusion will be part of your dynamic employee experience.As a Distribution Supervisor, you will supervise hourly personnel in the receipt, processing, packaging, storage, order-filling, and shipment of parts to Caterpillar dealers and distribution centers to support the end users of Caterpillar equipment. The position is responsible for all personnel issues within team including coaching, mentoring, performance evaluation, and disciplinary action of employees.Job duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Supervising hourly personnel to ensure safe completion of assigned tasks in accordance with established processes
Providing necessary on the job training while contributing to the development of an effective work force by engaging and mentoring employees
Improving PQVC (People, Quality, Velocity and Cost) metrics by taking ownership of area processes
Planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reviewing work of staff
Leading teams focused on problem resolution and process improvement
Maintaining high employee morale by ensuring established work standards are delivered upon
Ensuring parts inventory is received, processed, and stored in a safe, efficient, and timelymanner
Responding to customer requests and taking actions for issue resolution
Providing training and coaching to correct any unsafe behavior
Ensuring that employees have the proper equipment to perform their jobs safely
Preparing and maintaining necessary paperwork for hourly payroll and attendance records
Conducting grievance meetings with employees and union representatives
Daily review of area performance reports, and performing root cause analysis and taking corrective actions to address performance gaps
Additional Information:
There are multiple positions available, and positions may be on 1st, 2nd OR 3rd shift.
Overtime may be required
No relocation offered for this position
Up to 5% travel may be required
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 1 year of experience in at least one of the following: operations, transportation, logisticsplanning/engineering,purchasing, parts ordering and/or inventory management
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
2-year college degree preferred
Microsoft Office application experience
Experience working with EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)
Previous experience in a warehouse environment
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant. #Li-onsiteVisa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.
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