**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. **Job Description** Lean Center of Excellence is seeking a Lean 6 Sigma Master Blackbelt focused on improvements in central Illinois Operations facilities. **Job Duties** + Support one or more value stream transformation projects to bring measurable improvement to key business metrics **Responsibilities** + Planning, developing, initiating, and monitoring lean projects across multiple functions to improve productivity; communicating on results and accomplishments. + Training and mentoring employees; educating personnel on Lean methodology and identifying the best projects for implementation. **What skills you will have with proficiency:** + **Process Improvement – Extensive Experience** : Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintain focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services. + **Coaching Others – Extensive Experience** : Knowledge of coaching and mentoring concepts and methods; ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals in learning and improving effectiveness. + **Influencing – Working Knowledge:** Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside the organization. + **Analytical Thinking – Extensive Experience** : 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. **Education and Experience Requirements:** + Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience + Experience in leading or directly supporting improvements in factories + Extensive professional experience + Team leadership experience **Top Candidates will also have:** + 6 Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt experience + Supervisory experience + Master’s degree in engineering or business administration + Experience with multiple NPI programs + Experience in multiple business units or component teams + Subject matter expertise in Lean, Built in Quality, Value Stream Transformation **Additional Information:** The primary location for this position is Mossville, IL, Decatur, IL, or Lafayette, IN Domestic relocation assistance is available Based upon work location – Travel can range from 25% to 50%, primarily domestic Sponsorship is **not** available **This posting will close at midnight on 11/6/24** **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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides: + Competitive Base Salary + 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) + Short and long-term disability coverage + Life Insurance + Paid parental leave + Healthy Lifestyle Programs + Employee Assistance Programs + Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection) *Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines. **Final details:** Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media **Posting Dates:** October 25, 2024 - November 5, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .