As a Manager Trainee, you will work closely with Department Management to learn about each department's functions and how they interact to assist in the Distribution Center's success. This 3 month training program will prepare you to focus on and specialize in one department to refine your leadership and coaching skills to assist others in succeeding as well as. The Manager Trainee position is a training opportunity for you to become an Assistant Department Manager and eventually a Department Manager.
Company Description
Menards, based out of Eau Claire, WI is a privately owned company and leader in the home improvement retail industry. Stores depend on the Distribution Centers in order to receive a large majority of their product to make sales. We currently operate 11 Distribution Centers: Eau Claire, WI - Plano, IL - Shelby IA - Holiday City, OH - Terre Haute, IN - Iron Ridge, WI - Valley, NE - Bismark, ND - Sullivan, MO - Saginaw, MI - Lawrence, KS. Because we promote from within, we are looking for career-oriented team players seeking a rewarding and challenging career with exceptional advancement opportunities!
Primary Responsibilities
* ? Manage and lead team members in your area
* ? Ensure that all product is received and shipped in the most efficient way
* ? Keep all work areas in good repair, orderly, clean, and safe
* ? Use resources and equipment efficiently and to capacity to fill orders
* ? Ensure all safety policies are followed by Team Members and all training is up to date
* ? Keep all safety training and maintenance well documented
* ? Maintain an open communication with all Team Members regarding safety issues
* ? Work with supervisors and managers in your area to accomplish goals
* ? Come up with innovative ideas to improve current processes
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Position Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree in business or related field such as Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management preferred or equivalent management experience
* Availability and willingness to relocate to one of our other sites for promotions
* Articulate - clear, accurate, and effective in writing and verbal communication
* Interpersonal skills - ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
* Effective analytical skills - successful at developing and implementing actions plans
* Innovative with leadership abilities - self-motivated and goal oriented
* Organizational skills - capable of multitasking, achieving, and delegating
* Sound decision making skills - successful at developing and implementing actions plans
$73k-93k yearly est. 60d+ ago
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Manager, Distribution
Caterpillar, Inc. 4.3
Clayton, OH
**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.
At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive.
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.
We're **committed** to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities - **innovating** to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.
**Job Summary:**
As the **Manager, Distribution** for our Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center in **Clayton, OH** , you will serve as a front-line leader, supervising 20-25 hourly personnel. The Clayton Distribution Center plays an important role within the Parts Distribution Network. The Clayton DC is an entry point for North American suppliers, in turn supply other global DCs with this material.
**Additional Information:**
+ **Location:** Clayton, OH (United States)
+ **Work Schedule:** Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET)
+ **Required Travel:** Up to 10% (Domestic)
+ **Relocation Assistance Offered:** No
+ **U.S Work Authorization Assistance Offered:** No
**What You Will Do:**
+ **Lead and motivate distribution center teams** through coaching, training, and reinforcement to maintain a positive work environment.
+ **Drive operational** excellence by resolving issues, improving processes, and implementing productivity, quality, and service standards.
+ **Ensure safety and compliance** by conducting daily safety meetings, mentoring employees, and enforcing proper equipment use and work procedures.
+ **Oversee inventory and equipment management** , including receiving, processing, storage, and maintenance to support efficient operations.
+ **Manage administrative and workflow tasks** , such as payroll, attendance, and decision-making to enhance service levels and reduce costs.
+ Other duties assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.
**What You Have (Basic Requirements):**
+ **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.
+ **Effective Communications** : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
+ **Performance Management:** Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance. **Planning and Organizing** : Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
+ **Problem Solving:** Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
**What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):**
+ **Distribution Center Management** : Knowledge of distribution center management; ability to operate a warehouse or distribution center that handles the flow of goods from supplier to production to customer.
+ Bachelor's degree or higher
+ Microsoft Office application knowledge
+ Strong leadership, initiative, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop working relationships with others
+ Project management skills
**What You Will Get:**
Through it all, we are one team (********************************************************************************************** - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (********************************************************************************************** .
**Summary Pay Range:**
$72,360.00 - $108,540.00
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:**
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:**
January 16, 2026 - January 30, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (*********************************************** .
$72.4k-108.5k yearly 6d ago
Manager, Distribution
Caterpillar 4.3
Clayton, OH
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.
At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive.
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.
We're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities -innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.
Job Summary:
As the Manager, Distribution for our Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center in Clayton, OH, you will serve as a front-line leader, supervising 20-25 hourly personnel. The Clayton Distribution Center plays an important role within the Parts Distribution Network. The Clayton DC is an entry point for North American suppliers, in turn supply other global DCs with this material.
Additional Information:
* Location: Clayton, OH (United States)
* Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET)
* Required Travel: Up to 10% (Domestic)
* Relocation Assistance Offered: No
* U.S Work Authorization Assistance Offered: No
What You Will Do:
* Lead and motivate distribution center teams through coaching, training, and reinforcement to maintain a positive work environment.
* Drive operational excellence by resolving issues, improving processes, and implementing productivity, quality, and service standards.
* Ensure safety and compliance by conducting daily safety meetings, mentoring employees, and enforcing proper equipment use and work procedures.
* Oversee inventory and equipment management, including receiving, processing, storage, and maintenance to support efficient operations.
* Manage administrative and workflow tasks, such as payroll, attendance, and decision-making to enhance service levels and reduce costs.
* Other duties assigned by Caterpillar management from time to time.
What You Have (Basic Requirements):
* 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.
* Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
* Performance Management: Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
Planning and Organizing: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.
* Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):
* Distribution Center Management: Knowledge of distribution center management; ability to operate a warehouse or distribution center that handles the flow of goods from supplier to production to customer.
* Bachelor's degree or higher
* Microsoft Office application knowledge
* Strong leadership, initiative, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop working relationships with others
* Project management skills
What You Will Get:
Through it all, we are one team- creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience.
Summary Pay Range:
$72,360.00 - $108,540.00
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:
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:
January 16, 2026 - January 30, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
$72.4k-108.5k yearly Auto-Apply 6d ago
Distribution Manager Trainee
Menard 4.2
Ohio
As a Manager Trainee, you will work closely with Department Management to learn about each department's functions and how they interact to assist in the Distribution Center's success. This 3 month training program will prepare you to focus on and specialize in one department to refine your leadership and coaching skills to assist others in succeeding as well as. The Manager Trainee position is a training opportunity for you to become an Assistant Department Manager and eventually a Department Manager.
Company Description
Menards, based out of Eau Claire, WI is a privately owned company and leader in the home improvement retail industry. Stores depend on the Distribution Centers in order to receive a large majority of their product to make sales. We currently operate 11 Distribution Centers: Eau Claire, WI - Plano, IL - Shelby IA - Holiday City, OH - Terre Haute, IN - Iron Ridge, WI - Valley, NE - Bismark, ND - Sullivan, MO - Saginaw, MI - Lawrence, KS. Because we promote from within, we are looking for career-oriented team players seeking a rewarding and challenging career with exceptional advancement opportunities!
Primary Responsibilities
? Manage and lead team members in your area
? Ensure that all product is received and shipped in the most efficient way
? Keep all work areas in good repair, orderly, clean, and safe
? Use resources and equipment efficiently and to capacity to fill orders
? Ensure all safety policies are followed by Team Members and all training is up to date
? Keep all safety training and maintenance well documented
? Maintain an open communication with all Team Members regarding safety issues
? Work with supervisors and managers in your area to accomplish goals
? Come up with innovative ideas to improve current processes
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Position Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in business or related field such as Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management preferred or equivalent management experience
Availability and willingness to relocate to one of our other sites for promotions
Articulate - clear, accurate, and effective in writing and verbal communication
Interpersonal skills - ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Effective analytical skills - successful at developing and implementing actions plans
Innovative with leadership abilities - self-motivated and goal oriented
Organizational skills - capable of multitasking, achieving, and delegating
Sound decision making skills - successful at developing and implementing actions plans
$72k-92k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Distribution Manager Trainee
Menard 4.2
Jeffersonville, OH
As a Manager Trainee, you will work closely with Department Management to learn each department's functions and how each department helps the Distribution Center's success.
Manage and lead Team Members in your area
Ensure that all product is received and shipped in the most efficient way
Keep all areas in good repair, orderly, and clean
Use equipment to capacity to fill orders
Ensure all safety policies are enforced, all training is up to date, and all equipment is guarded and well maintained.
Keep all safety training and maintenance documented
Keep open communication with all Team Members regarding safety issues
Work with supervisors and managers in your area to accomplish goals
Come up with innovative ideas to improve current processes
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POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Business or related field such as Operations Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management preferred
Able to write and speak clearly and accurately
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Able to tactfully deal with guests and Team Members
Analytical and interpersonal skills.
Leadership abilities
Self-motivated and goal-oriented
Innovative
Organizational skills
Ability to multitask
Articulate
Develop action plans
Decision making qualities