Lean Transformation Leader - Continuous Improvement

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with up to 6% company

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off

Education Assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Progress Rail is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader in Sherman, TX to drive Lean transformations across operations. You will lead cross-functional teams, facilitate CI initiatives, and coach plant management while focusing on eliminating waste and improving process flow.

The role requires a strong Lean background, knowledge of Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints, and broad exposure to safety, quality, planning, and supply chain functions in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years experience leading transformation of operations that improved financial results.
• Lean Methodology experience; Black Belt and Lean certifications preferred.
• Experience with Safety, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, Machining, Fabrication, Assembly, Material Handling, and Sales functions.
• 10 years of experience in Process Validation and Improvement, Quality, Manufacturing Operations, or Supply Chain responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop leaders to identify constraints, directly observe work, solve problems at the source, eliminate waste, build agreement on priorities.
• Co-own the positive transformation of operations with facility leadership.
• Lead cross-functional CI processes, focusing on facilitation, coaching and teaching plant management.
• Identify and remove waste in front office and shop floor through direct observation and hands-on problem solving.
• Develop data analytics to support problem solving and decision-making.

Skills

Lean Methodology

Problem solving

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Six Sigma

Theory of Constraints

Job description

Progress Rail is seeking a Continuous Improvement Leader in Sherman, TX to drive Lean transformations across operations. You will lead cross-functional teams, facilitate CI initiatives, and coach plant management while focusing on eliminating waste and improving process flow.

The role requires a strong Lean background, knowledge of Six Sigma and Theory of Constraints, and broad exposure to safety, quality, planning, and supply chain functions in a manufacturing environment.