Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt
Caterpillar · Irving, TX
- Level
- Black Belt
- Team
- Lean / CI
- Base pay
- $128k–$193k
- Travel
- 20%
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A senior continuous improvement role at Caterpillar (industrial) in Irving, TX. Lead, manages, and support projects related to process and product improvements using Lean, Six Sigma and project management methodologies to achieve business goals.
- They ask for
- degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, Root cause, DMAIC
- Base pay
- $128k–$193k
- Day to day
- about 20% travel · relocation help
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Find 2–3 people on the Lean / CI team at this site
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply most.
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Send a short, curious note
Ask about the work, not for a referral. We write it for you.
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Have a 15-minute chat
Good questions for this role:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is CI run from the plant floor or from a corporate OpEx group?
- Which metrics does leadership actually watch: OEE, scrap, cost per unit?
- The posting says about 20% travel. Between which sites?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
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Ask if they'd refer you or introduce you to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link and tell them the day you apply.
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Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
About the role
What You Will Do
- ◆Lead, manages, and support projects related to process and product improvements 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.
- ◆Employ Six Sigma methodology into organizational operations to meet business goals and objectives.
- ◆Take ownership of the CPI process driving issue resolution for team process improvements, field follow issues, and high impact commercial issues.
- ◆Champion technology issues with partner organizations to drive issue resolution in a timely manner.
What You Will Have (Basic Requirements)
- ✓Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing or equivalent focused curriculum.
- ✓Active Learning: 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.
- ✓Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
- ✓Analytical Thinking: 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.
- ✓Problem Solving: 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: 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: 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: 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.
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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.
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you’re joining a global team who care not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future work 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.
Cat Technology collaborates with partners across the Caterpillar enterprise to advance technologies including autonomy and automation, which helps enhance site safety, productivity and efficiency across customer operations worldwide. Cat Technology also owns enterprise-wide initiatives in innovation, research and development, manufacturing automation and advanced materials, ensuring Caterpillar continues to lead the industry in technological excellence and engineering innovation. Cat Technology owns accountability for construction industries technology products that include Cat Grade, Cat Detect, Cat Payload, and Cat Command.
Cat Technology is searching for a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt to help guide process and resolution for global support issues by utilizing the 6 Sigma process for the Cat Technology product portfolio. This position is focused on driving issue resolution throughout the internal Autonomy and Automation teams by partnering with Cat Digital, product groups, and supporting Cat Technology teams. The position is suited for people that are looking for opportunities for increased leadership, global team collaboration, and exposure to all of Caterpillar’s machine product groups.
Additional Information
- •Location: Mossville, IL, or Irving, TX
- •Required Travel: 10-20% (Domestic & International)
- •Relocation Assistance Offered: Domestic
- •US Work Sponsorship Offered: None
What Will Set You Apart (Top Candidates Will Have)
- •6Sigma Green Belt experience
- •Proven project leadership
- •Excellent problem-solving skills
- •Excellent written and verbal skills
- •Product/customer support or quality related experience
What You Will Get
This is Caterpillar – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about The Caterpillar Experience and why It's More Than a Job, it's a Career at Caterpillar.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
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Summary Pay Range
$128,470.00 - $192,710.00