Production Scheduler

Caterpillar; Larne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Production Scheduler for a 2-year fixed term contract in Larne. The role involves managing production schedules, collaborating with teams to resolve issues, and optimizing processes. Ideal candidates will have extensive scheduling experience and proficiency in SAP, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to 10% bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Optional flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable scheduling experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive experience with SAP.
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders across all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive production schedules; review workflow and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve product-related issues.
• Analyze and troubleshoot planned production scheduling problems.

Skills

Scheduling

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Effective Communication

Tools

SAP

Job description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Compensation Grade:

21

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Job Title: Production Scheduler (2 year fixed term contract)

Salary/Grade: £33,768 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Location: Larne

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Up to 10% bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution up to 6%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered for this role, in-line with the needs of the business.

About EPD

Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centres, municipalities, and more.

With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the next generation of technologies, products and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations!

The opportunity

At Caterpillar NI, we have an opportunity for a Production Scheduler to join the team for a 2 year fixed term contract. The role will involve developing, managing, coordinating and controlling complex production schedules throughout each facility area.

What you will do:

• Own and drive production schedules; review workflow of production workers, inventory levels, capacity constraints, machine breakdowns, product quality, etc. to ensure operational excellence.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve product-related issues and incorporate customer and business requirements.

• Analyze and troubleshoot planned production scheduling problems; recommending process improvements to optimize the scheduling process.

• Develop and distribute key supply chain performance indicators necessary to monitor progress towards goals and provide feedback for decisions regarding improvement of facility performance.

What you have:

Production Scheduling and Control - Level Extensive Experience:

• Demonstrable Scheduling experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Extensive experience with SAP.

• Creates, manages and controls production schedule of Machine Shop Fabrications to ensure on time parts availability to assembly operation.

• Manages creation and releasing of production orders vs capacity within each area.

• Resolves critical or costly workflow problem areas and recommends improvements.

Planning: Tactical, Strategic - Level Working Knowledge:

• Creates and controls short-term operational plans within Fabrications, level loading, capacity planning and smoothing the schedule for a steady build schedule ensuring machines are utilized efficiently.

• Defines Programming decision making criteria.

• Anticipates and adapts to plan changes.

• Monitors progress of work against plan as required to meet objectives.

• Reports variances and makes agreed-upon corrections.

Data Gathering & Analysis - Level Working Knowledge:

• Data gathering and producing reports on Supply Chain KPIs and facility performance to help drive operational decisions.

• Reports problems that arise in the data collection process and works with other teams to resolve errors in SAP data.

Problem Solving - Level Working Knowledge:

• Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.

• Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.

• Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.

• Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.

Cross-Team Integration - Level Working Knowledge:

• Scheduling Lead on Programming and Fabrication Projects.

• Maintains a strong internal network that promotes informal collaboration.

• Shares information that may be relevant to other teams and applies relevant information gathered.

Effective Communications - Level Extensive Experience:

• Operations/Production main point of contact/safe source of data and information on plans.

• Ability to communicate with stakeholders across all levels of the business.

Additional information:

• There is up to 10% travel requirement for this role.

• There is a requirement of 5 days a week in the office.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. 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. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. #CaterpillarNI #LI

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Dates:

May 23, 2025 - May 30, 2025

The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

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