Lean/ Six Sigma Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Bonus up to 12%

Pension 10% matched

Share scheme 50% match

Flexible benefits (health, dental, EV)

Job summary

Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is located on the outskirts of Wimborne, within the Ferndown and Uddens area, part of Caterpillar's marine propulsion heritage. The role leads planning and governance across cross-functional teams to deliver key programs.

The Lean/Six Sigma Project Manager will bring structure, pace and clear reporting to complex projects, reporting into the Operations Manager and shaping manufacturing decisions.

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, organisation and delivery of business-critical programs from definition through to implementation.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

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