Lean Transformation & Change Lead

Caterpillar Inc.; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Up to 10% Bonus

Contributory pension scheme - Caterpll

Contributory share scheme - Caterpilla

Flexible benefits including health and

Job summary

Caterpillar Shrewsbury is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Change Control Lead to drive Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence across the site. You will lead a team of CI Change Agents, coach leaders, and coordinate initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Reporting to the Quality, Process & Safety Excellence Manager, you’ll shape the site CI strategy and embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout manufacturing and support functions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• A proven track record of delivering measurable business improvements.

Responsibilities

• Leading the site’s Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence programme.
• Managing and developing a team of Continuous Improvement Change Agents.
• Facilitating Lean and business improvement initiatives across the organisation.
• Coaching leaders and teams in Lean thinking and structured problem solving.
• Driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost and employee engagement.
• Building a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Continuous Improvement

Job description

Caterpillar Shrewsbury is seeking a Continuous Improvement & Change Control Lead to drive Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence across the site. You will lead a team of CI Change Agents, coach leaders, and coordinate initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Reporting to the Quality, Process & Safety Excellence Manager, you’ll shape the site CI strategy and embed a culture of continuous improvement throughout manufacturing and support functions.