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Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company · 11 hours ago

CPI Project Leader (Black Belt)

Mayfield, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$99K/yr - $184K/yr

10+ years exp

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company, is a leading provider of railroad products and services. The CPI Project Leader (Black Belt) will lead cross-functional teams in continuous improvement projects, utilizing various problem-solving methodologies while also training and coaching others in the CPI processes.

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Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams in the CPI Process as the CPI Project Leader

Effectively identify & execute the necessary data analytics required in either the 'Find-It (problem identification)' or 'Fix-It (root cause & corrective action)' phase of the CPI process

Support CPI with a customer focused mindset and a sense of urgency. Ensuring that projects are meeting major milestones as well as ensuring that improvements are effective in resolving the issue

Effectively provide project updates during internal operating reviews as well as customer direct project reviews

Coach and train people in the use of the CPI process and tools

Support CPI process and tool improvements

Understand and Champion all of the CPI performance metrics

Help coordinate CPI community communications

Travel as required

Qualification

CPI methodologiesSix SigmaData analyticsProject managementEngineering degreeProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Engineering or Technical degree with a focus on design, product support, quality improvements, or supply chain

At least 10 years of experience in Product Support, Product / Process Design & Development, or Product / Process Validation, Quality, Operations, or Supply Chain responsibilities

Deep CPI tool and process knowledge

Minimum of 5 years working problems/issues across the product lifecycle: VOC, design/development, manufacture, inspection/test, validation, field support planning and publications

Very Strong analytical skills – ability to process large amounts of data and synthesize into information. Ability to learn and utilize statistical methodologies

Ability to work in a large global organization across multiple-disciplines and product lines

Experience with problem solving methodologies including Six Sigma, Shainin, Ishikawa diagrams, 5 whys, 8-D etc

Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team environment across matrix organizations

Ability to influence and inspire people across the business

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Exceptional project management skills

Must be a result oriented change agent who is an effective business systems thinker. Must be able to manage risk and ambiguity on a project

Ability to travel as required

Preferred

Recognized expert in the CAT CPI methodologies/process

Experience with reliability engineering concepts and techniques

Experience coordinating process and tool enhancement projects

6 Sigma experience – Black Belt or Greenbelt Project Lead

Shainin Red X experience – certification preferred

Benefits

401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

Company

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company

Glassdoor3.5

Our team creates lifelong customer relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence.

Founded in 1983

Albertville, Alabama, USA

5001-10000 employees