Logistics Operations Manager

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. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Salary: £55,500 - £68,000 depending on experience

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Contract: Full time & permanent

The Opportunity: As a Logistics Operations Manager, you provide guidance and direction to a team of experienced Logistics Section Managers to deliver operational performance and continuous improvement around critical KPI’s within a safety-first and quality-always, fast-paced manufacturing logistics environment.

What You Will Do:

• Lead a dynamic team of up to 6 direct reports managing 100+ logistics professionals, setting and achieving short-term goals that prioritise employee safety, engagement, team development and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing and executing strategic programs that enhance all warehouse functions in the short, medium and long term.
• Champion collaboration and values-based leadership to support all facility initiatives, including New Product Introduction programs and Warehouse Management Systems upgrades within a lean environment.
• Ensure top-notch process control and transactional discipline to maintain high standards of inventory compliance, process adherence, and governance.

What You Can Demonstrate:

• Leadership and Logistics Management: Guides and mentors others on logistics concepts and leadership behaviours, fostering an inclusive and visionary team environment. Develops and reviews logistics plans, manages processes through improvement and prioritisation, and consults on major logistics operations. Leads significant projects by planning, estimating, staffing, and organising, while identifying risks and creating contingency plans. Maintains open communication with project teams, sponsors, and clients, ensuring collaboration and support. Passionate about empowering others to reach their full potential, creates an environment of mentoring, coaching, and creating opportunities for growth.
• Warehouse and Inventory Management: Maintains and improves warehouse operations by promoting teamwork, evaluating cost efficiency, and implementing mechanisation techniques. Coordinates daily inventory management across locations, devising benchmarks to improve processes and resolving conflicts collaboratively.

What You May Have:

• Experience working in a fast-paced and pressured environment.
• SAP transactional experience and a history of successful SAP implementations.
• History of cultural change management.
• Proven track record of developing people and teams to a high standard.

What you will get:

One Company, Limitless Opportunities: Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Careers at Caterpillar are limitless, we have opportunities in Engineering, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain and so much more. You can create the career you want. It’s your time and talent, make it count.

Our Sustainability Commitment: Caterpillar has a long-standing commitment to sustainability, one of our five Values in Action. It is part of who we are and what we do. We actively lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, up to 12% Bonus, Private Medical (employee only), Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to dental care plans, EV car lease etc.

Posting Dates: April 3, 2025 - April 17, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).