Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt

Caterpillar • Decatur, IL

113d • $126,000 - $189,000

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. This position will lead 6 Sigma Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) & Factory Operations (Ops) improvement projects within Drivetrain (Torque Convertors, Transmissions, Axles, Final Drives, Electric Drive, & CVTs) across a broad range of Caterpillar machines & facilities. Work towards a large reduction in customer defects & bottom-line warranty expense while improving Operations' cost, quality, & throughput.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Business or an equivalent level of work experience.
• Active Learning: Understanding the necessity for continuous personal growth and learning; ability to gauge one's strengths, limitations and interests accurately.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions.
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems.
• Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics.
• Six Sigma Methodology: Knowledge of the concepts of six sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) methodology.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated excellent project management skills.
• Team leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of functions that provide inputs regularly, i.e., Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Ability to learn and do quality analysis.
• Customer focused and can drive change throughout the enterprise effectively.
• Able to manage risk and ambiguity on a project.

Responsibilities

• Manage approximately 12-14 CPI/OPS projects (majority focus on operations) across various stages of implementation.
• Lead regular cross functional team meetings or workshops to define the problem, create a project plan, implement immediate customer containment actions, identify & investigate issue root causes, facilitate solution(s) creation, validation, and implementation.
• Work throughout the value streams collaborating on-site with Operations, Operations Quality, Engineering, & Drivetrain Quality to lead Ops improvement projects.
• Participate in regular Obeyas (Quality Reviews) and escalate appropriately when encountering roadblocks.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree