Career Area:
Administrative Support
Job Description:
At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our Product Support & Logistics Division (PSLD).
The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts DistributionofCat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurementand thedesign andmanufactureof Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).
We're committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities - innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.
Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=39) - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=25) .
As the Lean Master Black Belt , you will be responsible for leading, coaching, and mentoring teams to improve critical process to achieve business goals. They are skilled in core Lean methodologies and tools such as value stream mapping, value add analysis and problem solving. Working knowledge of 6 Sigma and Lean principles will be key to effectively and efficiently achieving improvement goals. Lean Master Black Belts bring with them broad experience in operations, engineering, transactional and support processes. They will actively support Lean improvement strategies, lead waste elimination projects, and build organizational Lean capabilities. A key focus of the Lean Master Black Belt will be to incorporate automation and digital strategies as part of the business improvement goals. This will include long term vision and strategy for engineering specific value streams that compliments the product or business vision and strategy. This position will be recognized as a company expert in the automation and digital field and may have gained some recognition outside the company.
Responsibilities:
Lead and support sustainable process improvement by diagnosing complex business problems and providing recommended treatment plans to deliver process improvements through the implementation of Lean Principles
Will concentrate on the facilitation and governing of the digital and automation portfolio for the Wear Components facilities, including helping to develop budgets and timelines for complex automation and digital projects
Provide cross-functional technical expertise to functional teams in the deployment of Lean to drive process transformation aligned with business improvement strategies
Provide supplemental coaching and support to fully engage the team in driving the needed cultural changes to achieve sustainable Lean capabilities in pursuit of business objectives
May be required to coach, teach, and develop others to use the tools and methodologies of Lean in order to drive sustained Continuous Improvement
Build and maintain strong credibility by building and maintaining positive relationships
Influence senior leaders by making a creditable case for change based on their experience and Lean technical capabilities
Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from time-to-time
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Business
Previous team leadership experience
5-10 years of experience in leading and supporting Lean continuous improvement methodologies
Previous experience as a 6 Sigma/CPS/Lean Black Belt
Solid project management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Previous experience with the implementation of automation systems and digital applications in a manufacturing environment
Top Candidates will also have:
Master's degree in Engineering or Business
Experience leading a global team
Experience in strategy development and deployment with a record of strong execution
Previous experience as a 6 Sigma/CPS/Lean Master Black Belt
Cross-functional knowledge and experience in at least one of the following areas:
Manufacturing/Operations
Supply Chain
Quality Engineering
Finance/Accounting
Human Resources
Information Technology
Sales and Marketing
Additional Information:
This position may require up to 50% both domestic and international travel
This position does offer relocation
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This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.Caterpillar.com/careers .
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
