Lean Process Improvement & Training Enablement Specialist

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lean Process Improvement & Training Enablement Specialist is responsible for improving production processes and accelerating new‑hire readiness through standardized work, documentation, and training videos. This role partners closely with production leaders, operators, and quality teams to identify inefficiencies, design better workflows, and translate them into clear, engaging training materials that help production employees get up to speed faster and perform consistently.

Requirements

Experience with Lean manufacturing methodologies
Proven experience with process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives
Ability to document processes clearly using visuals, standard work, or SOPs
Experience creating and delivering training materials (videos, job aids, digital content, or instructor‑led training)
Strong communication skills
Comfortable working on the shop floor and engaging directly with operators

Nice To Haves

Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certification (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or similar)
Experience with video creation tools, learning management systems (LMS), or digital training platforms
Knowledge of adult learning principles or instructional design
Experience supporting rapid growth or high‑volume production environments

Responsibilities

Analyze current production processes to identify inefficiencies, quality issues, safety risks, and training gaps
Lead or mentor continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Develop and document videos of standard work, process maps, job aids, and visual controls
Collaborate with production supervisors and operators to design practical, shop‑floor‑ready solutions in our Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Track and report improvements in time‑to‑productivity, quality, scrap, rework, and throughput
Support change management by ensuring improvements are communicated and adopted effectively
Design and produce short, clear training videos and digital learning materials for production roles
Translate complex processes into easy‑to‑understand, step‑by‑step training content
Partner with subject matter experts and frontline employees to capture best practices
Maintain and update and deliver lean course material
Support new‑hire onboarding by building structured learning paths for production employees
Ensure training materials align with safety, quality, and compliance requirements
Work cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, Safety, Engineering, and HR
Coach supervisors and leads on sustaining standard work and training best practices
Stay current on process improvement tools and modern training delivery methods