Manager Manufacturing Planning - MES

Caterpillar Brazil; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Performance bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation assistance (not specified)

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Sanford, NC is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Manager to lead a team focused on reliable manufacturing execution and MES platform enhancements.

You will collaborate with IT, Operations, and other cross-functional teams to drive project design and execution, improve processes, and manage contractors and capital funding. The role requires leadership experience, strong communication, and a deep understanding of manufacturing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or Computer Science discipline or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing with some software systems-based experience.
• Experience with computer/software-based systems to support manufacturing production lines.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that enables reliable manufacturing execution and MES platform enhancements.
• Collaborate with IT, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Quality and Design Engineering on projects.
• Optimize process flows through facility layout changes and customized systems design.
• Oversee contractors and capital funding for project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Education

Engineering or Computer Science degree

Software or Systems Engineering degree

Tools

CAT PSPS

MES systems

Job description

Career Area: Supply Chain and Logistics

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. Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Manager to join our factory-based team in Sanford, NC.

As a Manufacturing Planning Manager you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead a team that enables reliable manufacturing execution by supporting MES platforms, driving system enhancements and updates, and ensuring alignment with plant operating objectives.
• Work with cross functional teams in designing and executing projects. Project teams may include IT, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Quality, and Design Engineering.
• Process flow optimization through facility layout changes and customized manufacturing systems design.
• Manage contractors during project execution and ownership of capital funding for project execution.

To be successful in this role, you must bring:

• Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
• 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.
• 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.

Top candidates will also bring:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an Engineering or Computer Science discipline.
• In lieu of a 4-year degree, 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with some software systems-based experience required.
• Experience with computer/software-based systems to support manufacturing production line.
• An understanding of manufacturing related processes and systems.
• Work experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral) as well as developed interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Software or Systems Engineering Degree.
• Experience with CAT systems and products.
• Experience with control plans, FMEA, PFMEA and time studies.
• Experience with IT systems or MES Systems.
• Ability to work across diverse and cross functional teams Work experience in a final product assembly environment.
• PLC programming experience.
• Experience with integration of automation in manufacturing.
• Experience with CAT PSPS (Production Software Programming System).
• Previous leadership or management experience.

Additional Information

The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC. Domestic relocation assistance is not available. Sponsorship is not available. This position requires a Monday-Thursday (6:00am-4:30pm) in-office schedule and overtime as business needs require.

Summary Pay Range: $81,370.00 - $122,060.00 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

• 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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.