Continuous Improvement & Regulatory Compliance Manager: Lean Six Sigma

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in equipment and machinery is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Regulatory Compliance Manager to enhance compliance maturity and drive data-informed insights. The ideal candidate will leverage Lean Six Sigma methodologies and demonstrate effective leadership. This role is based in Peterlee, offering a competitive salary package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Up to 10% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Contributory share scheme

Optional flexible benefits including health and dental care

Qualifications

• Proven SOx practitioner with cross-functional awareness.
• Experience in auditing, self-assessment and Gemba.
• Demonstrated project and change management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead Rapid Improvement workshops.
• Conduct risk assessments to evaluate process health.
• Manage end-to-end project plans from initiation to delivery.

Skills

Proven SOx practitioner

Experience in auditing

Proficient analytical skills

Effective leadership

Green belt trained

Risk identification and mitigation strategies

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Self-assessment tools

Quality improvement tools

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.

Job Title: Continuous Improvement & Regulatory Compliance Manager: Lean Six Sigma

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Salary: £55,516-£69,395 DOE

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 36.5 hours per week

Job Reference: TBC

Hiring Manager: Jason Maw

Job Posting Title: Continuous Improvement & Regulatory Compliance Manager

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave,
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
• Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

About Caterpillar Peterlee

Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing an 8-model range used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and automated dump body paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world.

The Opportunity

This role leverages Lean Six Sigma methodologies to design and lead a robust risk and compliance framework. The primary objective is to enhance compliance maturity and organisational resilience by proactively identifying inherent risk and implement effective management controls.

This includes close collaboration with RI Compliance, Process Owners, and senior leadership to drive data-informed insights and apply change management strategies that deliver sustainable solutions. These efforts contribute to reducing operational risk, improving process reliability, and ensuring adherence to both internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to

• Using Lean Six Sigma methodologies, design and lead Rapid Improvement workshops with end-to-end process owners to quantify compliance risk and collaboratively develop a governed and timely remediation plan.
• Conduct planned and ad-hoc risk assessments to evaluate process health, identify deficiencies, and support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) initiatives to support the business in sustainable compliance improvement.
• Lead and manage end-to-end project plans from initiation through to delivery to ensure timely execution, high-quality outcomes, and strong team engagement.
• Provide coaching to process owners in adopting tools such as Self-assessment, RACI charts, Process maps, quality gates and standard operating procedures.
• Lead mandatory compliance governance forums with key stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Manage the entire Caterpillar Internal Audit Advisory Service audit cycle from preparation, fieldwork, remediation, and certification ensuring timely and sustainable improvement.
• Develop and monitor process indicators, KPI’s and Obeya principles to promote compliance performance and cross functional alignment.
• Present out findings and updates to large groups which include VP level.

Degree Requirement

Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skills, experience & qualifications you will have.

• Proven SOx practitioner with cross-functional awareness across Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Purchasing, ESG, EH&S, Security and Data Privacy as a minimum.
• Experience in auditing, self-assessment and Gemba.
• Demonstrated project and change management capabilities including emotional intelligence and human organisational awareness.
• Proficient analytical skills, metric development collation and governance.
• Effective leadership with the ability to inspire cross functional teams towards strategic goals.
• Green belt trained and familiar with quality improvement tools such as Pareto, Defects per Unit, Fishbone diagrams and Functional Deployment Maps.
• Experience in leading and managing deficiency remediation and certification.
• Proficient in risk identification and risk mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrates ethical leadership by fostering a culture of integrity and accountability, handling sensitive documents with discretion, and consistently respecting privacy and confidentiality in alignment with professional ethical standards.
• Ability to explain complex deficiencies in clear, simple terms.

Top candidates will have

• Qualification in leadership and lean behaviours.
• Experience in designing and delivering training programs.
• Performs effectively in high-pressure environments and adapts to evolving regulatory landscapes with agility.
• Eager to learn and continuously grow to anticipate and adapt to compliance developments.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability while fostering a culture of openness and shared responsibility, encouraging employees to raise concerns and ask compliance questions confidently

What You Will Get

We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.

Additional Information

• 5 Days in the office at Peterlee facility
• Relocation: Not offered with this role
• Travel: Not associated with this role

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 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. #LI

Posting Dates: October 27, 2025 - November 6, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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