Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Caterpillar; Santa Catarina; Presencial; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global manufacturing company is seeking a Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt to manage and support process improvement projects. The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, apply project management principles, and utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. This on-site role in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and expertise in project management. Competitive candidates will possess strong analytical skills and relevant certifications.

Formación

• Expert Six Sigma Black Belt or Project Management proficiency.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Manage scope, timeline, resources and risk for strategic initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams on process improvement projects.
• Identify and control OIA Projects to drive cost savings.

Conocimientos

Six Sigma Methodology

Analytical Thinking

Project Management

Influencing

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Certification in 6 Sigma Black Belt

Herramientas

Microsoft Office 365

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Career Area:

Strategy

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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 Summary:

In the “Lean & Quality” Department, the Lean 6 Sigma Black belt leads, manages and supports projects related to process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma and project management methodologies to achieve business goals. Lead project teams to deliver complex business, integration, implementation projects, and continuous improvement/lean efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Apply program and project management principles to manage scope, timeline, resources and risk throughout the lifecycle of strategic initiatives.
• Independently lead process improvement projects across the (3) Campus facilities, coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Employing Six Sigma methodology & Lean initiatives to identify improvement opportunities, implement and control process improvements to meet business goals and objectives.
• Identify improvement opportunities in the areas of Operational efficiency,Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and others includingsupporting systems and tools.
• Identify, lead, manages and control OIA Projects to drive cost savings throughout the Campus.
• Develop detailed business cases, communicate and present monthly to senior leadership and stakeholders on the opportunities, recommendations and implementation plan.
• In addition to technical skills, the 6 Sigma Black Belt needs to demonstrate strong team leadership competencies.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related to the field
• Expert Six Sigma Black Belt or Project Management
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Office 365.
• English Advanced
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills:

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
• Control the improvements by eliminating root causes.

Analytical Thinking:

• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis
• Ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems
• Create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Project Management:

• Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics
• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Influencing:

• Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies
• Ability to impact decisions and engage cross functional team in the projects.

Top Candidates also have:

• Certification in 6 Sigma Black Belt
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
• Advanced knowledge in the Digital Tools MS OFFICE 365 (Power Apps, Automate, Power BI, Data Analytics)
• Good business understanding.

Additional Information:

• Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon.
• This position is five-day a week in-office model.
• Sponsorship for foreign candidates is not available.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Do not forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday .

Final details

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Posting Dates:

August 25, 2025 - September 1, 2025

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

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