Logistics Production Manager - Nights in Desford

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.

The Opportunity

As a Production Manager in logistics, you will lead daily operations to maximise efficiency, quality, and safety while driving continuous improvement through Lean practices, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA), and Process Issue Description (PID) tools. You’ll prioritise workflow, monitor KPIs, maintain accurate documentation, and support a high‑performing team through strong coordination, coaching, and driving compliance.

What you will do

• Promote a safe, high‑performing workplace by identifying risks, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement through Lean practices, RCCA, and PID tools.
• Plan and prioritise daily operations, adjusting staffing, monitoring KPIs, and improving performance across the section.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for processes, tooling, performance, and inventory, ensuring full safety and quality compliance.
• Lead and support a team of logistics operatives, coordinating daily tasks, providing coaching and training, and fostering a collaborative, improvement‑focused culture.

What You Can Demonstrate

• Problem Solving: You use tools like RCCA and PID to quickly pinpoint issues in logistics flow and drive effective fixes.
• Planning and Organising: You stay ahead of operational demands by prioritising workloads, anticipating bottlenecks, and allocating resources smartly.
• Analytical Thinking: You interpret logistics data, KPIs, and process trends to spot patterns and recommend improvements.
• Effective Communication: You communicate clearly with logistics teams to ensure tasks, priorities, and safety expectations are well understood.

What You May Have

• Working Knowledge of SAP is highly desirable as you’ll rely on it to manage inventory accuracy, track material flow, and support fast, data‑driven decisions.
• Basic working knowledge in logistics planning because it enables you to anticipate demand, allocate resources effectively, and maintain smooth, efficient daily operations.

What You Will Get

One Company, Limitless Opportunities. 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.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, opportunity to buy additional holiday, 10% bonus, 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.
• Employee Support Networks – join groups that offer support, connection, and a sense of community.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc.

Travel: Not required with this role

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.