Erin Ritter
Decatur
Summary
Dynamic Material Requirements Planning Manager with a proven track record at Caterpillar, excelling in scheduling coordination and team leadership. Achieved over 95% supplier shipping performance while fostering effective communication across departments. Skilled in Excel and dedicated to optimizing workflows, ensuring timely product delivery and enhancing team development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Requirements Planning Manager
Caterpillar
Decatur
07.2025 - Current
- Managed material planning for OHT/24/WTS production lines
- Supervising 6+ LPAs to ensure daily tasks are completed
- Collaborating schedules with suppliers to ensure 95%+ supplier shipping performance
- Escalate and communicate impactful parts to operations
- Collaborating with engineering, quality, buyer, SDE’s etc. to ensure products arrive to Decatur on time
Section Manager 3 - 4
Caterpillar
Decatur
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Manage LWL Machining and Fabrications
- Manage WTS Assembly with 50+ direct reports
- Executing and creating build schedules based off customer demand and work order data
- Created and coached team leads to further progress their career development
- Prioritizing day to day expectations for operations
Section Manager 2
Caterpillar
Decatur
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed LWL, WDC, WTS, Lift Arms and Subs fabrications and machining
- Maintain steady workflow throughout multiple shifts with proper communication
- Update and execute builds schedules for customer needs
- Maintain a safe working environment through KPIs, CI cards, GEMBA walks, etc.
Team Lead
Caterpillar
Decatur
07.2019 - 08.2021
- Safe and efficient assembly work, crane operation
- Comprehension of Standard Work
- BIQ coordinator and CQMS organizer
- STF, SWA, 5S audit
- Line runner for WTS and WDC
- Experience with PID meetings and CI management for value stream
Education
B.S. - Industrial Managem & Applied Engineering
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL05.2027
A.S. - Dental Hygiene
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05.2019
Skills
- CPR certified
- Experience with Excel
- Scheduling coordination
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Material planning
Affiliations
Achieved record build rate of 1.7/day in LWL Fab
Timeline
Material Requirements Planning Manager
Caterpillar
07.2025 - Current
Section Manager 3 - 4
Caterpillar
07.2022 - 07.2025
Section Manager 2
Caterpillar
08.2021 - 07.2022
Team Lead
Caterpillar
07.2019 - 08.2021
B.S. - Industrial Managem & Applied Engineering
Southern Illinois University
A.S. - Dental Hygiene
Parkland College