Caterpillar, Inc

Technical Planning Supervisor

Caterpillar, Inc$89K — $133K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
  • Experience with NPI projects and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Proficiency in Creo/Solidworks and AutoCAD for layout design
  • Experience in data purification and analysis
  • Familiarity with Value Stream Maps and Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)
  • Project and resource management skills
  • Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

  • Enhance efficiency and yield in Dock to Point of Use (POU) and reverse logistics
  • Develop logistics processes, machinery, and storage solutions
  • Identify and resolve operational disruptions
  • Implement continuous improvements based on departmental feedback
  • Utilize Creo for 3D design of machinery and equipment

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and volunteer days
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Incentive bonuses
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Adoption benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Manufacturing

Job Description:

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. Plus, you 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 inreturnable.


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

  • Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.


  • 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.


  • Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.


  • 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 in engineering or above in Supply chain, Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
  • A working knowledge in designing NPI projects along with other daily Continuous Improvement tasks.


  • A working knowledge in designing NPI projects along with other daily continuous improvement tasks.


  • Experience using Creo/Solidworks and Autocad (for part presentation layout).


  • Experience in data purification & analysis


  • Experience creating and/or updating of Value Stream Maps and Standard Work Sheets Instruction (SWS)


  • Workforce & equipment planning


  • Inventory transfer & rearrangement planning.


  • Resource & project management.


  • Supervisory experience


Additional Information:

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


  • Domestic relocation assistance is not available.


  • Visa sponsorship is not available.


Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

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

Posting Dates:
June 2, 2026 - June 16, 2026

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

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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