Manager, Logistics (Engineering)

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. 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. As the Manager, Logistics (Engineering) , you will be responsible for leading and developing a regional logistics engineering team responsible for end-to-end supply chain and warehouse engineering solutions across multiple facilities. The Manager, Logistics (Engineering) will oversee the execution of logistics engineering strategies that improve safety, capacity, efficiency, and automation performance across various locations within the Americas network.

Location: Griffin, GA (United States) Required Travel: Up to 20% (Domestic/International) US Work Authorization Sponsorship Offered: None Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes (Domestic) What You Will Do: Supervise and develop a team of logistics engineers providing support across multiple Southern U.S. & Mexico facilities, ensuring alignment to enterprise logistics engineering standards and priorities. Lead and prioritize engineering initiatives focused on safety improvements, capacity expansion, operational efficiency, and warehouse automation deployment across the regional network. Provide technical leadership and project oversight for capital and continuous improvement projects, including scope development, cost estimation, execution, and performance tracking. Establish and monitor performance metrics related to safety, throughput, capacity utilization, and cost efficiency across supported operations. Partner with facility leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align engineering priorities with strategic business objectives. Ensure compliance with Caterpillar engineering standards, safety requirements, and regulatory expectations across all projects and operations. Mentor and coach engineers in technical skills, project execution, and professional development to build a high-performing regional team. Support long-term network planning and transformation initiatives, including automation roadmap development and investment justification. Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time. What You Have (Basic Qualifications): Continuous Transformation: Knowledge of evolving the business to remain competitive; ability to understand, adapt oneself to respond to and proactively seek changes and innovation in the business environment to improve the competitive advantage of an organization. Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment. 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. Logistics Management: Knowledge of logistics and management; ability to follow proper processes and run operations for effective and efficient movement of materials and finished products. Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning