Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt

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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.

Caterpillars Mapleton Foundry is a critical part of the enterprises manufacturing footprint and a flagship location for operational excellence. We are seeking a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt to lead our Lean and processimprovement strategy drive CPSA Value Stream Transformation and develop high-performing teams that deliver world-class operational results.

This role is ideal for a passionate Lean leader who thrives on eliminating waste building capability in others and delivering measurable business improvements across safety quality velocity and cost.

What You Will Do

Lead Operational Transformation

• Champion Lean Six Sigma and Caterpillar Production System principles.

• Lead change-management initiatives that embed continuous improvement into the culture and daily management systems.

• Drive the entire CPSA Value Stream Transformation ensuring alignment with the RI Division Strategy and enterprise operational goals.

Own and Advance Process Excellence

• Design implement and manage Six Sigma programsincluding supporting tools governance and coaching structures.

• Lead and manage a portfolio of Lean/Six Sigma projects that deliver measurable improvements in throughput scrap reduction takt attainment safety and other key KPIs.

• Identify systemic improvement opportunities and collaborate across functions (operations engineering quality maintenance supply chain) to implement sustainable solutions.

Develop People & Build Capability

• Serve as a mentor and coach to engineers supervisors and Green Belt professionals.

• Provide technical training hands-on guidance and leadership needed to successfully execute Lean and Six Sigma projects.

• Grow a strong pipeline of CI talent by teaching problem-solving structured improvement methodologies and datadriven decision making.

Implement Robust Processes for Long-Term Success

• Integrate Lean principles and Six Sigma methodology into daily operations ensuring process stability and standardization.

• Deploy visual management standard work Kaizen events rootcause analysis and breakthrough improvement initiatives.

• Partner with plant leadership to ensure all improvements are sustainable and linked to business objectives.

What skills you will have:

Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to lead transformational change and influence at all levels. Experience in a manufacturing environment such as a foundry or heavy industry is an asset. Experience in operations management supply chain process implementation or quality improvement.

Six Sigma Methodology: Strong background in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies. Knowledge of the concepts of Six Sigma DMAIC (Define Measure Analyze Improve and Control) methodology; ability to use the methodology to improve the manufacturing processes and control the improvements by eliminating root causes.

Project Management: Proven success managing cross-functional projects with measurable impact.

Active Learning: Understanding the necessity for continuous personal growth and learning for purposes of performance effectiveness self-development.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization. Passion for developing people and embedding a culture of operational excellence.

Interpersonal Relationships: Excellent leadership coaching and communication skills.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of principles tools techniques for recognizing anticipating and resolving organizational operational or process problems. Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems and prioritize initiatives.

Additional information:
This position requires the candidate to work full-time in Mapleton IL.

Relocation is not available for this position.

This position will require up to 5% travel.
Sponsorship is not available.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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:

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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