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Manufacturing Resource Planner

Solar Turbines · Wamego, KS · 1 mo ago
Management$77k–$116k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 for headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use ul/li for lists, p for prose. Do not repeat job title as heading. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, etc. Include only sections with real content. We have content: Career Area: Manufacturing (maybe not needed). Job Description: includes intro paragraph about Caterpillar. Role Definition: "Schedules, plans and oversees material procurement, production and delivery processes." That's a sentence. Responsibilities: list of bullet points (starting with "Lead the planning..." etc). We'll put under

Responsibilities

with ul. Minimum Qualifications: list of bullet points (Bachelor's degree..., Experience..., Experience using ERP..., Strong analytical..., Excellent communication...). We'll put under

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maybe? The instruction says headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content accordingly. We have "Minimum Qualifications" -> Qualifications heading. We have "Preferred Skills" with subcategories: Production & Materials Planning, Distribution & Supply Chain, Leadership & Collaboration, Analytical & Decision-Making Skills. Those are skills. So we can put under

Skills

with ul (maybe nested? but we can just list each bullet). We'll need to preserve all details. We have Salary Range: 77,264.00 - 96,580.00 and later Summary Pay Range: $77,264.00 - $115,896.00. There's some inconsistency. We need to include Pay section only if posting actually states them. It does state salary range. We'll include Pay heading with p containing the range(s). Might need to combine? The posting includes both "Salary Range: 77,264.00 - 96,580.00" and later "Summary Pay Range: $77,264.00 - $115,896.00". Both are present. We should preserve all substantive info, not invent. So we can include both statements maybe as separate sentences. Benefits: list of benefits given. So Benefits heading with ul. Schedule: "This position requires working onsite five days a week." Also relocation, visa sponsorship not available. That's schedule/location info. We'll put under

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with p(s). We must not include boilerplate like "This Job Description is intended as a general guide..." etc. Also remove "Posting Dates: Any offer..." etc. Also remove EEO statements, etc. We must not include headings with filler text. So we need to ensure each heading has substantive content. Let's extract content: Intro paragraph: "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." Role Definition: "Schedules, plans and oversees material procurement, production and delivery processes." We can combine these into About the role. Responsibilities bullets: - 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. Qualifications (Minimum Qualifications) bullets: - 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. Skills (Preferred Skills) we have subcategories but we can just list each bullet: 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. We could keep subheadings but not required; we can just list all bullets. Benefits list: - 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 Also note: "These benefits also apply to part-time employees". We'll include as a sentence after list. Pay: we have two statements: - Salary Range: 77,264.00 - 96,580.00 - Summary Pay Range: $77,264.00 - $115,896.00 We'll include both as sentences. Schedule: "This position requires working onsite five days a week." Also "Relocation is available for this position." "Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position." We'll include as sentences. We must not include any boilerplate like "Posting Dates:", "At the discretion of management...", etc. Now produce HTML fragment:

About the role

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.

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.

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.

Skills

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.

Pay

Salary Range: 77,264.00 - 96,580.00

Summary Pay Range: $77,264.00 - $115,896.00

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