Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt

Caterpillar•Griffin, GA

7d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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. About EPD Caterpillar's Electric Power Division (EPD) offers integrated solutions, parts, and services to meet the needs of our various commercial and industrial electric power customers. EPD supports a wide range of customer applications across the globe, including providing back-up power to hospitals, providing emergency power when natural disasters strike, and supporting critical infrastructure for data centers, municipalities, and more. With a rich history of more than 95 years in the electric power business, our team has world-class expertise and a proven ability to adapt to changing demands. We’re committed to providing sustainable and reliable solutions to our customers. Join our team to help build a better, more sustainable world for future generations! We’re looking for a lean professional to join our Electric Power global team as a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt at our Griffin, Georgia facility. Our business focuses on designing and manufacturing custom power solutions, and with our continued growth, we need a strong lean 6 sigma project leader with deep expertise in problem solving and lean methodologies in addition to project leadership. This role is essential to the success of our Griffin operations and the broader North American supply chain, ensuring we meet customer demands efficiently and effectively. In this role, you will lea d, manage, and support projects related to pro duction operations improvements using Lean, Six Sigma and project management methodologies to achieve business goals.

Requirements

Problem Solving: Knowledge of problem solving approaches, tools, and techniques to recognize, anticipate , and resolve organizational, operational, or process issues. Ability to clearly identify and document problems, assess stakeholder perspectives, and develop viable resolution alternatives. Demonstrated capability to evaluate the accuracy, relevance, risks, and benefits of alternative approaches using factfinding and diagnostic tools. Applies sound judgment and structured analysis to support decision making and drive effective problem resolution .
Process Improvement: Demonstrated ability to evaluate product quality and production methods with a sustained focus on continuous improvement of processes, products, and services. Ability to define critical workflows, identify process gaps, and diagnose performance limiting issues. Experience implementing process improvements and establishing controls to sustain gains and improve efficiency. Capable of prioritizing high impact issues and surfacing systemic problems for broader organizational resolution.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects to achieve defined objectives . Ability to identify appropriate project management tools, requirements, and resources within own function. Understanding of key project elements, including objectives , phases, activities, tasks, deliverables, and critical paths. Demonstrates ability to apply foundational project management concepts to support successful project execution.
Six Sigma Methodology: Working knowledge of Six Sigma DMAIC methodology (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) to improve manufacturing processes and eliminate root causes. Ability to analyze business priorities and select critical metrics; uses statistical and quality tools (e.g., trend charts, Pareto charts) to measure and assess performance. Demonstrated capability to research and analyze key drivers impacting quality and customer satisfaction using data d riven methods. Ability to resolve routine process issues in a cost effective manner and report deviations from established process improvements .
Interpersonal Relationships: Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups in a constructive, collaborative manner. Demonstrates understanding of roles, responsibilities, and alternative points of view to support effective teamwork. Collaborates effectively with departmental associates and management to achieve shared objectives . Adapts interaction and communication style to different situations, audiences, and individuals.

Nice To Haves

Active Learning: Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development, including self assessment of strengths and development needs. Ability to apply lessons learned from successes and failures to improve individual and team performance. Actively builds and maintains professional networks and leverages industry resources (e.g., associations, journals, conferences) to stay current. Quickly learns and applies new concepts, processes, and tools relevant to role responsibilities.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to define complex problems, assess their significance, and determine root causes using structured analytical approaches. Demonstrated capability to evaluate multiple solution alternatives and recommend effective, data driven outcomes. Proficient in using analytical and quality tools (e.g., flowcharts, Pareto charts, fishbone diagrams) to identify patterns and insights. Applies logic, data, and sound judgment to interpret information and draw actionable conclusions.
Influencing: Demonstrated ability to use effective influencing strategies to impact decisions within and outside the organization. Develops and presents clear, persuasive arguments tailored to decision makers and organizational context. Use active listening and probing techniques to understand perspectives and identify opportunities to influence outcomes. Effectively identifies key stakeholders and adapts communication style to how information is best received.

Responsibilities

Design and develop a Lean Six Sigma program, including supporting systems and tools, for quality and operations process improvement.
Lead and manage Six Sigma project portfolios to achieve measurable business process improvements.
Provide technical training and guidance for Green Belt professionals on the planning, development and implementation of Six Sigma projects.
Employ Six Sigma methodology into production operations to meet business goals and objectives .