Continuous Process Improvement Specialist

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Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Join Our Team as a Continuous Process Improvement Specialist!

Are you passionate about driving excellence and innovation Do you thrive on making a tangible impact If so we have the perfect opportunity for you! As a Continuous Process Improvement Specialist you will lead Continuous Improvement Projects (CPI) youll spearhead transformative projects that elevate our Hydraulic Mining Shovels to new heights of quality and performance that will result in a reduction in customer downtime.

What Youll Do:

Lead with Vision: Take charge of groundbreaking projects that revolutionize our processes and products using Lean Six Sigma and cuttingedge project management methodologies.

Drive Excellence: Your leadership will directly enhance product quality and customer satisfaction making a significant impact on our business.

Innovate Solutions: Utilize the DIMAC process to lead quality improvement initiatives across various machine areas developing robust Permanent Corrective Action (PCA) solutions.

What you will do:

Design & Develop: Create and implement Six Sigma programs along with the supporting systems and tools to drive quality and business process improvements.

Lead & Manage: Oversee Six Sigma project portfolios achieving measurable improvements in business processes.

Train & Mentor: Provide expert training and guidance to Green Belt professionals helping them plan develop and execute successful Six Sigma projects.

Integrate & Achieve: Embed Six Sigma methodologies into our operations to meet and exceed business goals and objectives.

What skills you will have:

Six Sigma Methodology: Knowledge of the concepts of six sigma DMAIC (Define Measure Analyze Improve and Control) methodology; ability to use the methodology to improve product designs and or manufacturing processes and control the improvements by eliminating root causes.

Uses tools (e.g. trend charts Pareto charts sigma conversion chart) to measure historical performance.

Researches important causes that have an impact on quality and customer satisfaction with the use of statistical tools.

Resolves routine problems in a cost effective manner.

Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Identifies roles and responsibilities for self and others.

Demonstrates an understanding of alternative points of view.

Collaborates with departmental associates and management.

Adapts interaction style to situations and people.

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

Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.

Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.

Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.

Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.

Uses factfinding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan organize monitor and control projects ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Describes the key objectives phases and deliverables of a current project.

Explains the concepts of phase activity task and deliverable.

Gives examples of critical paths in projects.

Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes products and services.

Defines the critical workflow for executing key processes.

Focuses on the most significant problems to maximize efficiency gains.

Implements methods for improving and establishing controls for critical processes.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Tucson AZ. This role requires the candidate to work onsite.

This position may require 5 10 % travel.

Relocation is available.

Sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated 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 parttime employees

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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