Lean Manufacturing Project Manager

Caterpillar of Australia

East Peoria, IL, US
Base: $112,710.00 - $169,060.00; bonus/equity: inc...
Onsite
Lean and six sigma methodologies
Value stream mapping
Standard work
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.
  • Own and manage a portfolio of Six Sigma projects, ensuring measurable outcomes aligned to strategic business priorities.
  • This role is about changing how the business operates, influencing the entire manufacturing value stream.

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, vision, PTO, 401(k), HSA, FSA, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
  • value stream mapping
  • standard work
  • Kaizen
  • 5S
  • root cause analysis
  • end-to-end project management

Nice-to-have

  • enterprise-level change
  • operational excellence
  • full-scale manufacturing transformation
  • technical coach and mentor
  • embedding Lean behaviors

Key Requirements

  • Process Improvement experience
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma knowledge
  • Project Management experience
  • Change management and influencing skills
  • Problem Solving knowledge
  • Hands-on manufacturing operations experience
  • 6 Sigma Blackbelt Certification

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