Career Area:

　　Engineering

　　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.

　　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. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

　　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. 

　　Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=39)  – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.  Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=25) .

　　What You Will Do:

　　The Engineering Manager is responsible for coaching, guiding, and facilitating the development of a workgroup to develop collaborative relationships among their peers, customers, suppliers, and other functional groups to ensure goals are achieved. You will create and maintain an organizational climate/culture which encourages innovation, collaboration, excitement/commitment, and a sense of urgency towards business success. You will continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technology, mentor, and coach your immediate work group, and deepen your professional network.

　　The Morton Distribution Center (DC) plays a key role in supporting Caterpillar customers worldwide as one of the largest Caterpillar Distribution Centers. The Morton DC supports our dealers through the Parts Distribution network by getting parts to our customers as quickly, efficiently, and safety as possible. Our goal is to get the right part to the right place at the right time. The Morton DC covers a wide variety of areas from demand planning and inventory management to dealer order support and receiving, storage, and shipping operations.

　　Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

　　Lead the Morton Distribution Center (DC) Maintenance team comprised of 5 management, 3-4 salaried, and 60-65 hourly skilled tradesmen.

　　Focus on providing maintenance support for operations, facility, grounds, janitorial, and mobile handling equipment in the most safe, efficient manner.

　　Lead team in development and execution of technical solutions to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) issues.

　　Collaboration with internal partners to develop and maintain acceptable response and repair times, technical solutions, and OEE to support warehouse operations.

　　Provide leadership to deliver on accountable Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD) transformation initiatives. For 2024/2025, the Morton Maintenance team’s focus will be on technology, enabling solutions, and maximizing network efficiency.

　　Provide direction, focus, motivation, encouragement, and performance assessment for the team.

　　Manage period departmental expenses and related contractor expenses to an annual business plan.

　　Stay abreast of advanced in Maintenance Management and related strategies.

　　Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time.

　　What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

　　Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology or equivalent experience in-lieu of degree.

　　10 (plus) years’ of progressively responsible job-related technical experience.

　　3 (plus) years of previous supervisory or project leadership experience.

　　Experience working with cross-functional teams.

　　Program/project management and organizational skills.

　　The ability to travel domestically up to 5% of the time.

　　What You Have (Preferred Qualifications):

　　Experience with Maintenance/Facilities Management.

　　Experience in a Warehouse Operations/Manufacturing environment.

　　Experience with Continuous Improvement and Lean.

　　Experience with SAP CMMS or other computerized maintenance management system.

　　Additional Information:

　　Location: Morton, IL (USA)

　　This position does offer relocation assistance.

　　This posting will close on Friday (2/2/2024)

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　　Relocation is available for this position.

　　Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

　　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.

　　Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

　　There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

　　Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.