Distribution Supervisor (1st Shift)

Description

At 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 in Waco, TX.

Product Support and Logistics Division

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.

And we are one team – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.

As a Distribution Supervisor you will lead a team of Hourly Associates in the Waco Distribution Center. The team is responsible for the receipt, processing, packaging, storage, order filling and shipment of parts to Caterpillar dealers, Distribution Centers and Regional Distribution Centers to support the end users of Caterpillar equipment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring parts inventory is received, processed and stored in a safe, efficient and timely manner
• Responding to dealer calls and making immediate decisions to resolve the issue
• Contributing to the development of an effective work force by assigning, directing and motivating employees to conform, defined and documented processes
• Providing necessary on the job training
• Improving productivity and quality by taking ownership of the process
• Leading teams working on problem resolution and process improvement
• Maintaining and high employee morale by ensuring basic elements of work discipline are delivered
• Conducting daily Performance Improvement Dialogues (PIDs) focused on Safety meetings and observing employees for unsafe behavior, and correcting behavior through counselling
• Preparing and maintaining hourly payroll and attendance records

Additional Information:

This position does not offer relocation

This position requires 10% or less travel.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of warehouse operations experience
• Previous EWM or other warehouse management system experience

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Bachelor’s degree completed, underway or willing to commence in coming school year
• Previous experience with materials systems, receiving report processing, and state and federal shipping regulations
• Good communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.Caterpillar.com/careers. #Li

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.  Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.