Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt

Career Area:

Strategy

Job Description:

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.

Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt 

Lafayette, Indiana

Relocation Assistance is Available

LPSD currently has an opening for a  LEAN 6 Sigma Blackbelt position located at our Lafayette, IN facility. In this role, you will lead projects using LEAN tools and methodologies. Coach, teach, and develop others to use the tools and methodologies. Tap into unused employee creativity. Eliminate waste in every process and drive the organization towards standard work.

What you will do: 

• Black Belts will train and lead Value Stream Transformation (VST) teams and 6 Sigma Rapid Improvement Workshops (RIW).
• Implement data analytics solutions to utilize manufacturing data to solve complex manufacturing challenges and drive action based on data insights.
• Ability to define and execute projects to collect, display, and analyze production data.
• Measure results of their projects at the cell and Value Stream levels. Provide management team with the results and take corrective actions as required to improve on results below target.
• Integrate Continuous Improvement ideas as part of the process and drive their teams towards standard work. Ensure projects are integrated with other business activities, improvement projects, and the business strategy.
• This position has significant impact on the success of the Caterpillar Production System. Six Sigma and Digital initiatives will help make Caterpillar a safer place to work, improve the company’s ability to meet customer expectations, improve quality, reduce cycle times, reduce cost and increase profits.
• Must be a results oriented change agent who is proficient in the use of LEAN tools and methodologies. Must be willing and able to effectively coach, teach and develop.
• Develop process improvement tools and metrics to drive PLAN, DO, CHECK, ACT cycles in manufacturing processes

Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations, Engineering, Technology preferred

Top Candidates will also have:

• Good communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Project management skills, team leadership skills
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles
• Previous operations, manufacturing, or supply chain experience
• Previous 6 Sigma project experience – Black Belt, Green Belt, etc.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Technology based skillset suited to understanding and working with data analytics solutions
• Good business acumen
• Supervisory experience
• Experience managing project-based activities of suppliers/vendors
• Capacity to learn and apply new, complex systems and technologies
• Demonstrated use of technology to analyze data and solve problems
• Job-related experience managing long-term projects (Examples: capital asset procurement, product development, 6 Sigma projects, process development, or other)
• Product or process validation experience

Skill Descriptors

Active Learning: Working Understanding the necessity for continuous personal growth and learning; ability to gauge one's strengths, limitations and interests accurately, and use this knowledge for purposes of performance effectiveness self-development.

Analytical Thinking: Working Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Influencing: Working Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

Interpersonal Relationships: Working Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Problem Solving: Working Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Process Improvement: Working Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.

Project Management: Basic Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Six Sigma Methodology: Working Knowledge of the concepts of six sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) methodology; ability to use the methodology to improve the manufacturing processes and control the improvements by eliminating root causes.
 

Additional Information:

• Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
• Relocation assistance is available for this position
• This position may require up to 10% travel.
• Sponsorship is NOT approved for this position

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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 at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

February 17, 2025 - March 3, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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