Facilitator Lean
Caterpillar•2h ago
Thiruvallur, Tamil NaduOnsiteFull-time
- 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
- 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
- we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. Role Definition Supports, teaches
- leads projects using Lean, Six Sigma and project management methodologies to achieve business goals. 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. Skill Descriptors Project Administration: Knowledge of project administration best practices and ability to use organizational strategies, practices and tools for administering projects. Level Working Knowledge:
- Under guidance, prepares status reports for client management.
- Documents initial plans and estimates for simple projects.
- Utilizes desired project administration tools.
- Documents project meetings, particularly status reports on deliverables and next steps.
- Works with such functions as task splitting and project merging. Active Learning: Understanding the necessity for continuous personal growth and learning
- ability to gauge one's strengths, limitations and interests accurately, and use this knowledge for purposes of performance effectiveness self-development. Level Working Knowledge:
- Explains lessons learned from mistakes and failures as well as successes.
- Maintains network of contacts within own unit.
- Identifies and explains own strengths and development needs.
- Makes use of journals, associations, and conferences in own professional specialty.
- Learns new concepts, processes and tools related to own immediate responsibilities. 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. Level Basic Understanding:
- Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
- Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
- Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
- Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications. Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies
- ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization. Level Basic Understanding:
- Gives examples of decisions and who influenced whom in the decision.
- Describes key concepts of influencing.
- Documents and distributes suggestions and ideas, with supporting detail.
- Identifies local key players and decision makers. Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner. Level Basic Understanding:
- Describes the organizational culture for interacting with others.
- Provides examples of individuals with good interpersonal skills and their specific skills.
- Explains the benefits of maintaining positive working relationships with associates.
- States the basic characteristics of good working relationships. 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. Level Basic Understanding:
- Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.
- Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.
- Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.
- Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area. Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services. Level Basic Understanding:
- Identifies the main processes for which the group is responsible.
- Demonstrates the ability to improve on ways of doing things.
- Applies the concept of continuous improvement to identify opportunities for greater efficiency.
- Seeks help to implement ideas for process improvement for the group. 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. Level Basic Understanding:
- Describes the basic components and functions of Six Sigma DMAIC methodology.
- Lists tools used in Six Sigma DMAIC methodology.
- Describes processes used in Six Sigma DMAIC methodology.
- Identifies situations where using Six Sigma DMAIC methodology is necessary. This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Posting Dates: June 19, 2026 - June 30, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .
Required skills
LeanSix Sigmaproject managementbusiness analytics