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Caterpillar · Lafayette, Indiana

# Manager, Distribution (Night Shift)

Lafayette, Indiana Full-time Manager or lead $72,360.00 - $108,540.00 

Listed on Caterpillar’s official careers site. Posted October 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

### Career Area

Supply Chain and Logistics 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. At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t 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 (Night Shift) in Lafayette, IN. Our 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. 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.

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.

### Job Summary

As a Manager, Distribution (Night Shift) at Caterpillar, you will supervise and provide leadership to Warehouse Associates and Team Leads assigned to a designated area.

### Additional Info

Location: Lafayette, IN (United States).

### Special Announcement

It was recently announced that PSLD Lafayette operations will be moving many of their positions to the facility in Lebanon, IN over the next 6 months. This position is included in the upcoming move.

### Work Schedule

Night Shift (Monday - Wednesday 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM Eastern Time)

### Required Travel

Up to 10% (Domestic) U.

### S Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered

No Relocation Assistance Offered: No What You Will Do:
- Determine priorities of daily workload for value stream
- Determine overtime needs, determine priorities when resources are insufficient, and decide when disciplinary action is necessary
- Manage employee hours through appropriate time keeping system
- Ensure production meets safety, quality, velocity, and cost standards
- Ensure necessary parts and materials are ordered and distributed in a timely and efficient manner Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency
- Work to improve processes, timeliness and reduce costs by eliminating non-value added activities
- Ensure preventive maintenance is performed according to schedule
- Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, Internal Certification, etc
- Monitor and improvs safety in the warehouse; eliminating any unsafe operations and ensuring a safe and clean warehouse environment
- Evaluate, assess, and identify training needs of the workforce
- Ensure training and effective utilization of work force
- Must be able to work overtime as required
- Perform the following Caterpillar Production System (CPS)-related duties: Resource allocation to meet requirements
- Trains and models the CPS Guiding Principles
- Deploys process improvement dialogues
- Deploys Root Cause Corrective Action on issues that arise and drive continuous improvement
- Reports section status and monitors and audits related metrics
- Leads efforts to develop and deploy standard work for each work area What You Have (Basic Requirements): 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 the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

### 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.

### 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.

### Service Excellence

Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques; ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner.

### What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications)

College or university degree, in lieu of degree
- 2+ years of warehouse operations experience
- 3+ years of leadership experience
- Familiarity with CPS (Caterpillar Production System) and PQVC (People, Quality, Velocity, Cost) metrics What You Will Get: This is Caterpillar – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

Learn more about The Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar. Learn more about what happens inside Caterpillar’s Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).

### 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. 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 This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

### Posting Dates

October 29, 2026 - November 12, 2026 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.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 29, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 3 days
- Location: Lafayette, Indiana
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: $72,360.00 - $108,540.00[Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Lafayette-Indiana/Manager--Distribution--3rd-Shift-_R0000391953)

## Hiring at Caterpillar
- Open jobs: 909
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Jul 9, 2026

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