Lean Transformation Lead - Continuous Improvement

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

Pension scheme with 10% employee+em

Share scheme with 50% company match

Flexible benefits: health and dental,

Job summary

Caterpillar Shrewsbury is recruiting a Continuous Improvement & Change Control Lead to champion Lean Manufacturing and drive business transformation across manufacturing and support functions.

You will lead a team of CI Change Agents, coaching and prioritising opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost, reporting to the Quality, Process & Safety Excellence Manager. This role shapes the site CI strategy and embeds improvements across the organisation.

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.
• A passion for developing people and creating sustainable change.

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

Continuous Improvement

Change Control

Leadership

Problem Solving

Job description

Caterpillar Shrewsbury is recruiting a Continuous Improvement & Change Control Lead to champion Lean Manufacturing and drive business transformation across manufacturing and support functions.

You will lead a team of CI Change Agents, coaching and prioritising opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost, reporting to the Quality, Process & Safety Excellence Manager. This role shapes the site CI strategy and embeds improvements across the organisation.