Attachment Production Scheduler – Large Wheel Loader/Compactor

Attachment Production Scheduler – Large Wheel Loader/Compactor

Location: Decatur, Illinois

Travel: Up to 5% Relocation Assistance: Not available Visa Sponsorship: Not Available Work Arrangement: On-site

In the role of the Attachment Production Scheduler for Large Wheel Loaders/Compactors is responsible for accurately managing attachment demand through the monthly S&OP planning cycle for the LWL & CP production machines. The role will work closely with Decatur’s operations, product group, engineering, and material requirements teams and will often have to manage material demand based on product group, customer, & demand requirements at the Decatur factory.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing and troubleshooting planned attachment scheduling problems; recommending process improvements to optimize the scheduling process.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve product-related issues and incorporate customer and business requirements.
• Owning and driving attachment demand forecasting & schedules; reviewing inventory planning ratios to ensure operational excellence.

What skills you will have:

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.

• Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.

• 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.

• Forecasting: Knowledge of forecasting tools, approaches and practices; ability to determine product demand and estimate production requirements.

• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

• Production Scheduling and Control: Knowledge of procedures and tools for attachment scheduling; ability to utilize knowledge of daily manufacturing processes to assure quality deliverables.

• 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

• Additional

Posting Dates:

• September 25, 2026 - October 1, 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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