Enterprise - Plan to Produce Manager

Enterprise Applications - Plan to Produce Manager

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Job Description

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not only about the work we do but also about each other. We are makers, problem solvers, and future world builders creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We make progress and innovation happen with our customers, in the places we work and live. Together, we are building a better world so we can all enjoy living in it.

This role reports to the Director of Enterprise Applications and leads the design, delivery and support of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) – Plan to Produce capabilities. It leads a team of managers, professionals, and suppliers to deliver applications and technical solutions aligned with the business strategy to enable and protect enterprise value.

• Delivers tangible business value through technology solutions aligned to the business strategy and priorities.
• Provides thought leadership to proactively solve business challenges and issues.
• Manages operational stability, health, and availability of technology solutions.
• Protects the business and brands across cyber, risk, and compliance requirements.
• Prioritizes resources to achieve strategic business outcomes.

• Design, develop, and support SAP and QAD/Mfg Pro Plan to Produce functionality covering Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Executing, Manufacturing Planning, Inventory and Warehouse Management, Quality, Plant Maintenance and Variant Configuration.
• Lead a team of managers, individual professionals, and suppliers to deliver applications and technical solutions aligned with business strategy.
• Actively develop business‑aligned solutions, prioritize resources, negotiate contracts, guide team members, and consult with internal customers.
• Ensure operational stability, health, and availability of technology solutions.
• Protect the business and brands across cyber, risk, and compliance requirements.

• Experience leading, developing, socializing, and executing IT strategies and roadmaps.
• Strong relationship management with CIOs, directors, and VPs in a matrixed environment.
• Customer‑focused with business and financial acumen, especially in Manufacturing.
• Depth of expertise in manufacturing concepts, processes, and systems.
• Experience designing and building technology solutions that strengthen the core business.
• Data and information enablement to improve business outcomes.
• Operational support experience in global, large‑scale manufacturing environments.
• Talent management ability to lead global, multi‑sourced teams.
• Excellent communication and conflict management skills.
• Hands‑on ERP deployment process ownership with on‑site leadership.
• Leadership behaviors and principles aligned with enterprise values.
• Customer‑focused, accountability, learning agility, and results‑oriented mindset.
• Strategic thinking and proactive anticipation of capability needs.
• Bias for action and risk‑taking at business speed.

• Ideal location:
  East Peoria, IL;
  Irving, TX.
• Position may require up to 20% travel.

Pay Range: $ – $

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on market location, job level, and individual performance. Salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

• 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
• Benefits also apply to part‑time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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