**Career Area:** Manufacturing **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. 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. It’s More Than a Job, it’s a Career - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf0PVJdUOWo) Caterpillar is seeking a **Senior Manufacturing Engineering and Machine Distribution Manager** in Peoria, IL. In this role, you will lead a team driving outbound machine distribution from Earthmoving facilities related to product availability and quality, inventory management and the transportation and distribution of that product. It requires working with facilities and business partners throughout the organization, including Operations/Supply Chain Managers at machine plants, Transportation, Machine Product Groups, Procurement teams, and Caterpillar component facilities. World Class Product Availability is critical to the Earthmoving Division and required to meet the marketplace needs, which differentiates Caterpillar from its competition. This Position plays a key role in maintaining this strength and delivering this service and expertise to Earthmoving division partners, dealers, and customers. **What you can look forward to in this role:** + Responsibility for Outbound **Supply Chain Execution, Product Transportation & Distribution** throughout the global supply chain process from the Manufacturing facilities to Port & Equipment Processing Center operations to the last mile to the dealer. + Accountable for development of the manufacturing engineering standard work for final machine configuration, quality processes, and executing machine facility to dealer transportation management with key business partners. + Provide new analysis tools to drive end-to-end visibility of inventory and throughput time ensuring flow through the network to Dealers. **A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:** + **Operational Functions:** Knowledge of major manufacturing and transportation processes along with associated quality requirements; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. + **Collaborating:** Knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of internal and external groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. + **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. + **Capacity Planning & Management - MFG:** Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide world class levels of service. + **Lean Manufacturing** : Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes. **Top Candidates for this position may also have:** + A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a Supply Chain, Logistics or Manufacturing Engineering curriculum + Extensive, progressive leadership experience in a supply chain and/or manufacturing engineering manager discipline + Extensive experience in scheduling or planning within the complexity of global product distribution network Additional Information: Travel: Up to 50% The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL. Domestic relocation assistance is available Sponsorship is not available **How we support you (Employee benefits)** Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career including the potential to advance your career into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing positions. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a very generous yearly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacations and paid holidays (Prorated based on hire date). Safety is a top priority at Caterpillar, we provide all necessary personal protective equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, uniform shirts, and pants. **The power of everyone** At Caterpillar, we believe that each person is unique and valued. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the community where we live and work. To learn more about Caterpillar please visit: www.Caterpillar.com **Summary Pay Range:** $156,000.00 - $234,000.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. **Benefits:** Annual incentive bonus plan* Medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.) 401k savings plan Health savings account (HSA) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Disability benefits Life Insurance Parental leave Healthy Lifestyle Programs Employee Assistance Programs Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Career Development _*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines_ . **Posting Dates:** February 3, 2025 - February 17, 2025 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) .