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.

Production Scheduler

Location: Decatur, IL (on site full time)
Travel: Up to 5%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Offered

Job Summary

The Production Scheduler is responsible for managing material demand and executing monthly S&OP planning cycles to build accurate, executable production schedules for LWL/CP machines. This role partners closely with Operations, Product Group, Engineering, and Material Requirements teams to align production schedules with customer needs, demand requirements, and Decatur factory priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshoot planned production scheduling issues; recommend improvements that optimize scheduling accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve product‑related issues and integrate customer, product group, and business requirements into production plans.
• Balance supply, demand, and operational constraints to support factory performance and customer commitments.
• Ability to follow a ridged timeline to ensure S&OP cycle is completed and communicated timely

Top Candidates Will Have

• SAP experience in the order to delivery space
• IBP experience related to production planning

Degree Requirement

• Degree or equivalent experience desired

What Skills You Will Have

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Demonstrates the ability to complete work with precision by verifying outputs, learning from errors, and using tools such as checklists to ensure accuracy.
• Cross‑Team Integration - Builds strong internal networks, shares relevant information, identifies cross‑team synergies, and applies best practices to support effective collaboration across functions.
• Effective Communication - Communicates clearly with internal and external process partners
• Forecasting - Understands foundational forecasting tools, sources, roles, and metrics used to estimate product demand and support planning activities.
• Problem Solving - Applies structured problem‑solving techniques, follows escalation procedures, and uses standard methods to analyze and resolve issues within the work area.

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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:

February 4, 2026 - February 11, 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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