Lean Manufacturing Project Manager

Caterpillar Inc.

East Peoria, IL, US
Base: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00; bonus/equity: inc...
Onsite
Lean and six sigma methodologies
Process improvement
Value stream mapping
Lead full manufacturing transformation initiatives, applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to deliver sustainable improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost

Job Summary

  • Lead full manufacturing transformation initiatives, applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to deliver sustainable improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
  • Design, develop, and deploy Lean and Six Sigma systems, tools, and operating models that elevate business performance and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a technical coach and mentor to Green Belts and cross-functional teams, guiding them through project planning, execution, and results realization.

Matching Summary

Lead full manufacturing transformation initiatives, applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to deliver sustainable improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Salary

Base: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, Paid time off plan, 401(k) savings plans, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Lifestyle Programs, Employee Assistance Program, Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts, Career Development, Disability benefits, Life Insurance, Parental leave, Adoption benefits, Tuition Reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Process Improvement
  • Value stream mapping
  • Standard work
  • Kaizen
  • 5S
  • Root cause analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Full business transformation experience
  • Hands-on manufacturing operations experience
  • Influencing skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Team building and coaching

Key Requirements

  • Six Sigma Blackbelt Certification
  • End-to-end project management experience
  • Ability to manage multiple Lean/Six Sigma projects
  • Strong governance, prioritization, and stakeholder alignment skills
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams

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