Lean Manager

Caterpillar Brazil; Batam; On-site; IDR 216,000,000 - 360,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Indonesia Batam is seeking a passionate Lean Engineer to improve efficiency and lead Six Sigma initiatives in a busy manufacturing environment.

You will analyze processes, drive waste reduction, and collaborate across functions to deliver measurable business outcomes. The role requires hands-on problem solving and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Regular office-based position in Batam with a 5-day workweek; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for candidates from an Engineering background.
• Experience: 5–7 years in lean manufacturing or project management.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in employing Six Sigma methodology and analytics into organizational operations to meet business goals and objectives.
• Supporting the design and development of Six Sigma program strategies and goals, including supporting systems and tools, for quality and business process improvements.
• Providing assistance in the implementation of Sigma project portfolios to achieve measurable business process improvements.
• Participating in planning, developing and implementing Six Sigma projects to meet specific quality and performance standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Relationships

Project Administration

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Influencing

Six Sigma Methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree

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. Caterpillar Indonesia Batam is looking for a passionate and driven Lean Engineer to join our team and help us build a better, more efficient world. In this role, you will support, teach, and lead improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies to drive measurable business outcomes. You’ll be at the heart of our continuous improvement culture - analyzing processes, identifying opportunities, and collaborating across functions to implement solutions that enhance quality, reduce waste, and improve operational performance. This is a hands-on role where your ideas and actions will directly impact how we work and deliver value. You’ll also contribute to the development of Lean strategies and tools, support Six Sigma program implementation, and help embed a mindset of excellence throughout the organization. If you’re energized by solving problems, empowering teams, and making a real difference in a global manufacturing environment, this is your opportunity to grow with a company that values innovation, integrity, and impact.

Additional Info: Shift: Regular
Work Location: Batam, Kepulauan Riau
This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office. Travel Requirement: No
You will work in an office environment. Domestic relocation is available for this position.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

What You Will Do:

Assisting in employing Six Sigma methodology and analytics into organizational operations to meet business goals and objectives. Supporting the design and development of Six Sigma program strategies and goals, including supporting systems and tools, for quality and business process improvements. Providing assistance in the implementation of Sigma project portfolios to achieve measurable business process improvements. Participating in planning, developing and implementing Six Sigma projects to meet specific quality and performance standards.

What Skills You Have:

• Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Project Administration: Knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices and tools for administering projects.
• 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.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.
• Six Sigma Methodology: Knowledge of the concepts of six sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) methodology; ability to use the methodology to improve the manufacturing processes and control the improvements by eliminating root causes.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Educational Background: A bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for candidates from an Engineering background.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in lean manufacturing or project management.
• Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English is mandatory.
• Ability to lead or participate in cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
• Physical Requirements (With or Without Reasonable Accommodation): This job requires extensive active movement throughout the plant including climbing stairs and steps, lifting devices, and pushing and pulling equipment.

What You Will Get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salaried wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides benefits (medical, dental, vision, pension, and accident & life insurance) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Posting Dates: September 15, 2026 - September 21, 2026

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

We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.