• Job Description

  Req#: R0000284866

  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.

  Caterpillar is seeking a Technical Planning Manager in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will be at the heart of ensuring efficient logistics and timely delivery of parts, which is crucial for the smooth operation of the facility. Plu s, y ou will play a key role in the growth and building improvement planning for the Sanford campus.

  What you’ll do:

  • Process Improvements : Focus on enhancing efficiency and yield in Dock to Point of Use (POU) and reverse logistics . This involves streamlining processes to ensure smooth operations and better resource utilization .

  • Logistics Design : Develop processes, machinery, equipment, and storage solutions tailored to current production needs. This includes creating innovative storage concepts to optimize space and improve handling.

  • Problem-Solving : Be initiative-taking in identifying and resolving unexpected issues that could disrupt operations. This requires quick thinking and effective critical thinking skills .

  • Continuous Improvement : Implement ongoing improvements based on feedback from various departments such as Operations, Packaging, Logistics, Quality, Engineering, Scheduling, Safety, and Purchasing . This ensures that the processes remain efficient and meet customer needs.

  • 3D Design with Creo : Utilize Creo, a powerful 3D CAD software, to design machinery, equipment, and in returnable .

  A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills and have:

  • A working knowledge of Effective Communications : Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to dialogue with internal customers such as on the assembly line or with the purchasing department.

  • A working knowledge of Technical Excellence : Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; to develop and integrate parts into the line at the POU.

  • A working knowledge of Design Thinking : Knowledge of concepts, principles, and experience in designing various ergonomic part presentation equipment such turn tables, platforms, and internable containers using 3D software,

  • A working knowledge in designing NPI projects along with other daily Continuous Improvement tasks.

  Top candidates will also bring:

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering or above in Supply chain, Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering

  • A working knowledge in designing NPI projects along with other daily c ontinuous i mprovement tasks.

  • Experience using Creo or Solidwork s and Autocad (for part presentation layout).

  • Experience in d ata purification & analysis

  • Experience c reati ng and/or u pdating of Value Stream Maps and Standard Work Sheets Instruction (SWS )

  • Workforce & e quipment planning

  • Inventory transfer & r earrangement planning.

  • Resource & p roject management.

  • Supervisory experience

  Additional Information:

  • The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC.

  • Domestic relocation assistance is not available.

  • Visa s ponsorship is not available.

  Final details

  Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status . For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit www.caterpillar.com/social-media .”

  Summary Pay Range:

  $87,480.00 - $131,280.00

  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:

  Annual incentive bonus plan*

  Medical, dental, and vision coverage

  Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

  401k savings plan

  Health savings account (HSA)

  Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

  Disability benefits

  Life Insurance

  Parental leave

  Healthy Lifestyle Programs

  Employee Assistance Programs

  Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

  Tuition Reimbursement

  Career Development

  *Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

  Posting Dates:

  January 6, 2025 - January 20, 2025

  Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

  EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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• About the company

  Since 1925, Caterpillar Inc. has been helping our customers build a better world – making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent. With 2020 sales and revenues of $41.7 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.

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