Lean/ Six Sigma Project Manager

Caterpillar; Willesden; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Up to 12% Bonus

Pension scheme with employer match up

Share scheme - 50% match

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Lean/Six Sigma Project Manager to lead the planning, organisation and delivery of business-critical programs from definition through to implementation. You will bring structure, pace and governance to cross-functional projects within the Wimborne site, reporting to the Operations Manager and using lean knowledge to drive meaningful improvements.

You will manage scope, schedule, resources and risks, set deadlines, monitor performance, and present concise program-level

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent; extensive cross-functional project management experience.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Proven strategic and tactical planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment.
• Lean/Six Sigma qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, organisation and implementation of programs with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Manage scope, schedule, resources, risks, dependencies and stakeholder expectations.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor productivity and performance of project teams.
• Review project materials ensuring governance processes and procedures are followed.
• Identify issues, risks and develop contingency plans; coordinate timely corrective action.
• Conduct regular reviews with sponsors and clients, maintaining open communication with all stakeholders.
• Prepare and present concise program-level reporting for senior management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree or equivalent

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: Lean/ Six Sigma Project Manager

Salary: £57,000 to £60,000 depending on experience

Location: Wimborne

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• Up to 12% 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 Us

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is located on the outskirts of Wimborne on the Ferndown and Uddens Business Improvement District. Positioned centrally along the south coast, it is located close to national and international transport links.

With approximately 130 members of staff, there is a long and distinguished history spanning over 50 years of manufacturing marine propulsion and auxiliary engines under the Cat® and Perkins Marine® brands. Genset packages ranging from 1.5 Litre to 7.1 Litre and 7.1 Litre propulsion engines are produced at the Wimborne site.

The facility employs a wealth of hugely experienced designers, engineers and technicians used to providing solutions for commercial, pleasure, and military customers. From the design, testing and building, each engine is proven before leaving the premises to ensure the best performance for the end-user.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the planning, organisation and delivery of business-critical programs from definition through to implementation. You will bring structure, pace and clear governance to complex projects, working across functional teams to manage priorities, resolve issues and provide senior leaders with accurate, decision-ready reporting. Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will be highly influential in production and manufacturing engineering decision making using your underpinning lean knowledge to challenge norms and facilitate change.

Additional Info :

There may be a small amount of national and international travel with this role (less than 5%).

What You Will Do:

• Lead the planning, organisation and implementation of programs, translating business objectives into clear project plans, milestones and deliverables.
• Manage all aspects of project delivery, including scope, schedule, resources, risks, dependencies and stakeholder expectations.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor the productivity and performance of project teams to maintain delivery momentum.
• Review project materials and deliverables, ensuring agreed methods, governance processes and procedures are consistently followed.
• Identify issues, risks and vulnerabilities early, develop contingency plans and coordinate timely corrective action.
• Conduct regular and ad hoc reviews with project teams, sponsors and clients, maintaining open communication across all interested parties.
• Prepare and present concise program-level reporting for senior management, clearly summarising progress, decisions, risks and required actions.

What You Have:

• A degree or equivalent relevant experience is desired, supported by extensive experience of managing significant, cross-functional projects or programs.
• Excellent analytical thinking, with the ability to break down complex problems, identify root causes, assess options and recommend practical solutions based on cost, benefit and risk.
• Proven strategic and tactical planning skills, with the ability to align resources, dependencies and departmental plans to wider business objectives.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage decision makers, gather requirements and present recommendations persuasively.
• The flexibility and organisation to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment while maintaining progress, quality and stakeholder confidence.
• Lean/Six Sigma qualification is desirable.

Lean Manufacturing:

Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.

Problem Solving :

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.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately