Manufacturing Resource Planner

Solar Turbines Incorporated; Wamego (KS); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Incentive bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Production Scheduling & Materials Planning professional in the United States to oversee planning, scheduling, and material flow across manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Materials, Quality, and Operations to meet delivery targets and improve efficiency. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and experience with ERP/MRP systems, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, production planning, materials management, supply chain, or operations leadership.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage production schedules, inventory, and materials planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of production activities to meet delivery targets and cost objectives.
• Develop and manage material planning to support schedules and demand.
• Coordinate material flow between production, inventory, and warehouses.
• Monitor inventory levels and production capacity to sustain efficient operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive performance improvements.
• Analyze data to identify bottlenecks and optimize resources.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost reduction.
• Ensure plans align with business objectives and operational capabilities.
• Drive problem-solving for production, material, and supply chain challenges.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

Role Definition

Schedules, plans and oversees material procurement, production and delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of production activities to meet customer delivery requirements, productivity targets, and cost objectives.
• Develop and manage material planning activities to ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Coordinate the flow of materials throughout the manufacturing operation, including movement between production, inventory, and warehouse locations.
• Monitor inventory levels, material availability, and production capacity to support efficient operations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Production, Supply Chain, Materials, Quality, and Operations to resolve issues and drive performance improvements.
• Analyze production and material planning data to identify bottlenecks, balance resources, and improve operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, inventory management, and cost reduction.
• Ensure manufacturing and distribution plans align with business objectives, customer requirements, and operational capabilities.
• Drive problem-solving efforts to address production, material, and supply chain challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience in manufacturing, production planning, materials management, supply chain, or operations leadership.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems to manage production schedules, inventory, and materials planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple functions.

Preferred Skills

Production & Materials Planning

• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) systems and processes.
• Experience developing production schedules and coordinating material availability to support manufacturing operations.
• Understanding of inventory management, capacity planning, and demand planning principles.

Distribution & Supply Chain

• Experience with Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and inventory replenishment processes.
• Ability to evaluate the impact of supply chain disruptions, delays, and bottlenecks on operational performance.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate efforts across multiple departments.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive collaboration.
• Experience leading problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

Analytical & Decision-Making Skills

• Ability to analyze complex operational issues, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret operational data and use insights to improve business results.

Salary Range:

77,264.00 - 96,580.00

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Summary Pay Range:

$77,264.00 - $115,896.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

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.