3rd Shift Logistics Production Manager

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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 3rd Shift Logistics Production Manager in Athens GA. In this role you are responsible for supervising and directing the daily activities of logistics workers assigning their tasks ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance while coordinating between different teams to ensure that the facilitys needs are supported.

In addition you will prepare maintain and update documentation related to operating procedures and safety and quality standards. Further you will analyze and recommend current and future systems procedures and equipment needs based on manufacturing requirements.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Optimize material flow throughout the facility.
• Ensure availability of needed equipment & tools to execute logistics processes.
• Manage the development and implementation of costeffective material handling plans.
• Supervise daily activities of staff by coaching delegating monitoring progress and providing direction and technical support.
• Establish supplier packaging requirements that support the business.
• Design & maintain material flow plans for purchased material from receipt validation storage pick distribution and any reverse logistics for waste or returnable packaging.
• Create & maintain the standard work value stream maps PFMEAs and SFMEAs associated with Logistics.

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

• Talent Management: Knowledge of human resources and talent management processes; ability to lead motivate evaluate and reward employees at the workplace.
• Logistics Operations: Knowledge of logistics operations; ability to perform daytoday operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.
• 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.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Leadership Experience in Supply chain or logistics
• Strong teamwork interpersonal and communication skills
• MRP Experience
• Exhibit of critical thinking analytical skills and initiative
• Demonstrated knowledge of order to delivery engineering and/or manufacturing principles
• Familiar with company policies and procedures

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Athens GA.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated 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 parttime employees

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

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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