3rd Shift Quality Manager — Lean, Six Sigma

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive bonus

Job summary

The Lafayette Engine Center has a 3rd shift Quality Manager opening to oversee the administration and continual improvement of quality management systems.

You will lead a team of 10–15 quality professionals, driving safety culture, lean manufacturing initiatives, and ensuring Caterpillar quality standards across production. This role requires strong coaching, problem solving, and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Strong accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles desired.
• Experience leading quality teams in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 10–15 Quality Team Leads, Technicians, and Auditors.
• Drive safety culture and maintain a compliant, safe work environment.
• Collaborate with production leadership to set workload priorities and staffing.
• Implement continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Support Built-in Quality, 5S, Six Sigma, and CQMS/ISO standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety culture

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Effective communication

Planning & organizing

Decision making

Quality management systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree an advantage

Certifications (ASQ, SME)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday timekeeping

Job description

The Lafayette Engine Center has a 3rd shift Quality Manager opening to oversee the administration and continual improvement of quality management systems.

You will lead a team of 10–15 quality professionals, driving safety culture, lean manufacturing initiatives, and ensuring Caterpillar quality standards across production. This role requires strong coaching, problem solving, and collaboration across functions.