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Caterpillar Brazil

Lean Project Leader - Product Development

Caterpillar Brazil, Peoria, Illinois, us, 61639


Lean Project Leader - Product DevelopmentCareer 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. Together, we are building a better world.

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 ! In this critical role, you will help to continue our tradition of 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.

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.

Managing Multiple Projects:

Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines and deliver results.

Decision Making and Problem Solving:

Exceptional decision-making abilities and critical thinking skills.

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. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.

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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