Facility Manager Lean

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.

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.

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Caterpillar is seeking a Facility Lean Manager in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will guide the enterprise lean effort throughout the facility through leading, coaching, and executing lean innovation projects. If you are a dynamic self-starter with exceptional performance and focus on excellence, this is a great opportunity for you to join a global leader, put your talents to the test and accelerate your career!

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Support a diverse customer base workforce with differing program management needs, providing simultaneous high-end project management services such as resource management and cost management across multiple programs.

• Strategic leader for the manufacturing operation

• Oversee multiple program and project managers and the programs they are executing.

• Ensure professional program management techniques and tools are used to manage programs and projects through coaching and mentoring

• Develop intercompany networks and execute a communication strategy to assist program managers in obtaining needed resources and cooperation, effectively removing roadblocks to ensure the success the team.

• Deploy training and seminars to onsite partners to drive lean procedures to effect cost per unit

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for lean tools and lean execution

• Use Key Performance indicators (Safety, People, Quality, Velocity and Cost) to elevate business performance and employee engagement

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• Coaching Others: Knowledge of coaching and mentoring concepts and methods; ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals in learning and improving effectiveness.

• 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 Methodology; ability to use the methodology to improve the processes and procedures and control the improvements by eliminating root causes.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Extensive Experience in facility Lean Deployment over multiple value streams

• Extensive Manager experience with demonstrated communication with facility leadership

• Demonstrated success project management and/or 6 Sigma experience

• Systems experience in Power-BI, Auto Cad, Microsoft office

• Demonstrated ability to be successful in a matrix environment including the ability to establish personal networks in addition to leveraging existing relationships.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC.

Domestic relocation assistance is available

Sponsorship is not available

How we support you (Employee benefits)

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career including the potential to advance your career into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing positions. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a very generous yearly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacations and paid holidays (Prorated based on hire date). Safety is a top priority at Caterpillar, we provide all necessary personal protective equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, uniform shirts, and pants.

The power of everyone

At Caterpillar, we believe that each person is unique and valued. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the community where we live and work. To learn more about Caterpillar please visit: ~~~

Summary Pay Range:

$126,000.00 - $189,000.00

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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

_*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines_ .

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 ~~~/careers.

Posting Dates:

January 8, 2025 - January 22, 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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