Overhaul Production Planner

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.

This position is responsible for the release of Baan LN production orders to satisfy both the schedule requirements and build capability on various production items.  This requires a high level of involvement with the Supervisor, Value Stream Coordinator, Material Planning, Master Scheduler, and the production work force to understand the timing of release of these assemblies. Participate in daily work center meeting where the direction and priority is established.  

What you will do:

• Basic recognition of Bill of Materials issues, ability to analyze order variance, aged WIP, material shortages and alternates. Working consistently with supervision and Engineering on solutions to day-to-day problems.

• Accountable for accurately creating, maintaining, releasing and reconciling production orders per the production schedule. 

• Work closely with project management, engineers, team leads, technicians, material planners, Master Scheduler to analyze and monitor production material needs. 

• Review and identify material shortages and load into the material shortage spreadsheet seven days out per the production schedule. 

• Work with engineering to resolve NCMR’s and release rework orders and resolve bill of material issues. 

• Reconcile production orders (aged WIP) within 5 days of delivery.

• Provide backup support for the material staging area.  This support will require the production planners to stage the material for the build pits.     

What you will have:

• 1+ years experience in production systems (BaaN LN, excel, MS applications) in a manufacturing or remanufacturing environment, preferably turbo machinery.

• Basic knowledge of well-established, standard professional principles, theories and concepts of CPS principles, Baan system, Production processes, material movement, warehousing and logistics.

Must be capable of:

• Lifting/moving of parts weighing up to 25 lbs. 

• Sitting for prolonged periods of time with frequent breaks. 

• View computer screen for prolonged hours with frequent breaks  

•  Interface with internal, external suppliers and customers. 

Summary Pay Range:

$51,674.00 - $77,510.00

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.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 23, 2026 - March 8, 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.

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