Manager, Distribution (Operations Automation)

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

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.

At Caterpillar we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented bright and driven individuals we wouldnt be the Caterpillar we are today. Now this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Manager Distribution (Operations Automation) in Clayton OH.

Our Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within PSLD as within all of Caterpillar our priority is ourcustomers and helping them build a better world. PSLD is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts integrated logistics and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers.

Were 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. Were exploring new ideas and opportunities innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrows growth.

Job Summary:

The Manager Distribution (Operations Automation) supports automated equipment by tracking and resolving equipment issues managing the spare parts inventory and re-ordering processes acting as site lead point of contact to the automation vendors and contractors tracking equipment statistics and reporting to operations leadership and managing the preventative maintenance tasks.

Additional Info :

• Location: Clayton OH (United States)
• Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic)
• U.S Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None
• Relocation Assistance Offered: None
• Work Schedule: Monday Friday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET)

What You Will Do:

• Development and performance management of on-site automation personnel
• Work with master planners on outsourcing needs; establish blanket purchase orders and vendor managed inventory (VMI)
• Support automation software and testing/troubleshooting software
• Follow operation safety processes
• Preventative maintenance on robots and other automated equipment

What You Have (Required Skills):

• Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.

• Coaching Others : Knowledge of coaching and mentoring concepts and methods; ability to encourage motivate and guide individuals in learning and improving effectiveness.
• Operational Functions : Knowledge of major functional processes and associated operating requirements; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
  

What Will Put You Ahead (Preferred Skills):

• 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.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of physical preventive maintenance (i.e. hands on knowledge with equipment and tools) technical troubleshooting approaches tools and techniques; ability to anticipate recognize and resolve technical issues on hardware software application or operation.
• Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying evaluating introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.
• Project Task Ownership: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan organize monitor and control projects ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) knowledge
• PC (Personal Computer) software industrial equipment controls knowledge
• Knowledge of warehousing or warehouse processes
• Automated system technical knowledge specifically mechanical or electrical experience
• Previous experience leading complex performance improvement initiatives

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:

$87480.00 - $131280.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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:

November 21 2025 - December 5 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.

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Required Experience:

Manager