Manager, Distribution (2nd Shift)

Job Description 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. Career Area Supply Chain and Logistics Job Summary As the Manager, Distribution (2nd Shift) for our Distribution Center in Spokane, WA , you will serve as a front‑line leader, supervising up to 20 hourly personnel. Location & Schedule Location: Spokane, WA (United States) Work Schedule: 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM PT Monday through Friday) Required Travel: Up to 10% (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. Basic Requirements Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. 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. Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through 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. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher Microsoft Office application knowledge Strong leadership, initiative, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop working relationships with others Project management skills 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. 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. 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 Compensation 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. Salary is one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. Equal Opportunity Employer Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr