Lean Project Leader - Product Development at Caterpillar in East Peoria, Illinois

Job Description:

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.

If you like being on the forefront of product development and improvement, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the team at the Peoria Proving Ground (PPG) as a Lean Project Leader - Product Development ! Caterpillar enjoys the strongest reputation in the industry, and, in this critical role, you will help to continue this tradition by leveraging your unique background in leading and supporting continuous improvement to advance Lean efforts and facilitate change management across our product development facility.

What You Will Do:

• Working directly with PPG Managers to build the Lean culture, strengthen existing Lean processes and establish new ones.
• Preparing machine development sites needed to support autonomy, automation, connectivity, and electrification within the facility including facility infrastructure to support machine development
• Ownership of Lean processes and tools (Built In Quality, Continuous Improvement, Test Efficiency, Metrics Board)
• Leading capital projects for PPG
• Contributing to Earthmoving Division Lean improvement activities
• Supporting PPG's ISO 17025 Quality System

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Influencing: Strong influencing skills, capable of driving change and garnering support from stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Thorough understanding of product development and/or manufacturing processes, enabling effective influence for complex projects.
• Managing Multiple Projects: Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadline and deliver results. Ability to juggle various projects with competing priorities, maintaining focus, and driving progress across all initiatives.
• Decision Making and Problem Solving: Exceptional decision-making abilities and critical thinking skills, enabling sound judgement in complex scenarios and dynamic business environments. Experience developing process documentation.
• Change Management: Experience leading change in a work group or similar organization.

Top Candidates Will Have :

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering or Business
• Experience working in a shop environment
• Cross-functional knowledge and experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Manufacturing / Operations
  • Engineering
  • Quality

Additional Info :

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• ISE assignment is not available for this position.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

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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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:
November 18, 2024 - December 3, 2024
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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