Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt
About The Position
Caterpillar’s Cat Technology group is seeking a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt to guide processes and resolve global support issues across its technology product portfolio. The role focuses on driving issue resolution within internal Autonomy and Automation teams, partnering with Cat Digital, product groups, and other Cat Technology teams. It offers opportunities for leadership, global collaboration, and exposure to Caterpillar’s machine product groups. The position leads and supports process and product improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methods. It manages Six Sigma project portfolios, applies Six Sigma methodology to organizational operations, and takes ownership of the CPI process to resolve team process issues, field follow-ups, and high-impact commercial issues. The role also champions technology issues with partner organizations to support timely resolution. The position is based onsite five days a week in Mossville, Illinois, or Irving, Texas, and requires 10–20% domestic and international travel. Domestic relocation assistance is available. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, or equivalent focused curriculum.
- Understanding of continuous learning and personal development, including the ability to assess strengths, limitations, and interests and use that insight to improve performance.
- Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies, with the ability to impact decisions within and outside the organization.
- Knowledge of analytical techniques and tools, with the ability to determine root causes of organizational problems and develop alternative solutions.
- Knowledge of approaches and tools for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems, and the ability to apply them to diverse situations.
- Understanding of evaluating product quality and production methods, with a focus on continuous improvement of processes, products, and services.
- Knowledge of project management strategies and tactics, with the ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects and efficiently use resources to achieve objectives.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) and the ability to use it to improve manufacturing processes and control improvements by eliminating root causes.
Nice To Haves
- Six Sigma Green Belt experience.
- Proven project leadership.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Product or customer support, or quality-related experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and support process and product improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies to achieve business goals.
- Lead and manage Six Sigma project portfolios to achieve measurable business process improvements.
- Apply Six Sigma methodology to organizational operations to meet business goals and objectives.
- Take ownership of the CPI process, driving resolution of team process improvements, field follow-ups, and high-impact commercial issues.
- Champion technology issues with partner organizations to drive timely resolution.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
- 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.
- Domestic relocation assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
