Logistics Production Manager
Caterpillar · Decatur, IL
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $98k–$146k
- Travel
- 5%
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Caterpillar (industrial) in Decatur, IL. Preparing, maintaining, and updating documentation related to logistic procedures and safety and quality standards; ensuring all processes and products meet desired safety and quality standards.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Base pay
- $98k–$146k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 5% travel · relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Illinois: typical posted base $101k–$152k. This one lists $98k–$146k.
Median of the low and high ends of 22 live postings that list pay, out of 40 production engineer openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 39 other live production postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- In line with similar roles
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $100k–$150k, from 19 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 48%
- Six Sigma 30%
- ✓ Team leadership 30%
- EHS / safety 28%
- Root cause 28%
- New product launch 25%
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This plant: Caterpillar in Decatur
1 other open role at this site · 9 people we found in production roles at Caterpillar.
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Full description from CaterpillarAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to
- ◆Creating reports and records of logistic processes and inventory accuracy; sharing them with managers and providing suggestions to improve safety, productivity and quality.
- ◆Preparing, maintaining, and updating documentation related to logistic procedures and safety and quality standards; ensuring all processes and products meet desired safety and quality standards.
- ◆Supervising and directing the daily activities of material handlers, assigning tasks, ensuring coordination between different teams, ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance.
- ◆Training new hires, managing scheduling and work conflicts, monitoring safety, and promoting internal communication to create a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
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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.
Logistics Production Manager
Location: Decatur, IL
Travel: Up to 5%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Offered
Job Description
As the 1st Shift Logistics Production Manager, you’ll lead and energize logistics operations across kitting, storage, and repackaging areas driving efficiency, ensuring seamless workflows, and keeping production moving at peak performance. You will be responsible for meeting Caterpillar’s goals for People, Quality, Velocity and Cost that support a 24/7 operation. This position will support the kitting business and has routine interactions with internal business partners, cross facility leaders, suppliers, carriers, and ~20 direct report teammates. This position will work directly with the Senior Production Manager to lead, manage, and refine all aspects of the business and is a critical contributor to the overall vision and direction.
Top Candidates Will Have
- •Previous supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment
- •Degree or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing setting
- •Experience with Microsoft office applications
- •Strong Background in leadership, team building and execution
- •Ability to work with a diverse group of employees
- •Experience leading in a union environment
- •Good human relations skills are required to develop a cooperative work relationship with others inside and outside your department
- •Experience with RCCA
What Skills you will have
- •Analytical Thinking - Defines problems and evaluates their importance using data and logic.
- •Planning and Organizing - Plans tasks, anticipates obstacles, and adjusts strategies to meet goals.
- •Process Improvement - Identifies workflow issues and implements solutions for efficiency.
- •Talent Management - Manages hiring, development, and performance to build effective teams.
- •Manufacturing Safety - Ensures compliance with safety standards and promotes a secure workplace.
Summary Pay Range
$97,530.00 - $146,290.00
Benefits
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
- •Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
- •Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
- •401(k) savings plans*
- •Health Savings Account (HSA)*
- •Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
- •Health Lifestyle Programs*
- •Employee Assistance Program*
- •Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
- •Career Development*
- •Incentive bonus*
- •Disability benefits
- •Life Insurance
- •Parental leave
- •Adoption benefits
- •Tuition Reimbursement
- •These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates
November 3, 2026 - November 10, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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