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.

Role Overview:

Leads and oversees initiatives focused on process and product improvement, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies to drive business results. The role also serves as a trusted advisor to the Director of Operations by helping set priorities and proactively preparing for upcoming commitments through regular engagement.

What you will do:

• Designing and developing programs, including supporting systems and tools, for quality and business process improvement using Six Sigma methodology.
• Leading and managing project portfolios to achieve measurable business process improvements.
• Facilitate sessions that revisit strategy, processes, and practices by gathering feedback on status in order to validate Lean and Six Sigma methodologies are applied and working
• Providing technical training and guidance for Green Belt professionals on the planning, development and implementation of Six Sigma projects.
• Employing Six Sigma methodology into organizational operations to meet business goals and objectives.

Skills you must have:

Active Learning: Extensive understanding of 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: Extensive knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

Interpersonal Relationships: Extensive 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: Extensive 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.

Education: Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution

Top candidates will also have:

• Demonstrated experience leading and delivering high quality work on highly strategic projects with critical deliverables that sometimes have ambitious deadlines.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, work autonomously, and multi-task in an agile and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to distill high level communication into meaningful context and actions
• Understanding of and credibility in the field of engineering and operations.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical and project management skills.
• Consistently meeting ambitious deadlines and deliver high-quality work on schedule.
• Ability to navigate and influence in a large matrix organization.
• Maintains positive and can-do attitude and approach to work.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and analytical skills; the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively across different audiences and varying levels of the organization.
• MBA or Master's degree.

What you will get:

• A commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams, and people. Here, you can apply your unique life and job experiences, and work in a team environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters.
• You earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
• Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date)

Additional Information:

• Travel requirements will be less than 10%
• This position is located in East Peoria, IL and requires 5 days in office
• Domestic relocation IS Available
• VISA Sponsorship is NOT Available

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

March 31, 2026 - April 7, 2026

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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