Senior Manager Lean

Career AreaStrategyJob DescriptionYour 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, and 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, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.Job SummaryThe Senior Manager of Lean is responsible for leading and coordinating Lean and Six Sigma initiatives across the organization.

This role drives large-scale process transformations by supervising cross-functional teams, coaching leaders, and applying Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies to achieve critical business objectives and operational excellence.What Will You DoPlan, launch, and oversee Lean projects across multiple departments to enhance productivity, efficiency, and quality; communicate progress and results to stakeholders.Lead, motivate, and develop team members to maximize individual contributions, foster professional growth, and promote effective collaboration.Design and deliver training programs on Lean and Six Sigma principles; mentor employees and identify high-impact projects for implementation.Develop and implement Lean and Six Sigma frameworks, tools, and systems to support continuous improvement and business process optimization.Educational RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Engineering or related to the fieldExpert Six Sigma Black Belt or Project ManagementExpert in Lean Manufacturing practices.Expert in Microsoft Office 365.Fluent EnglishSkillsCoaching Others : Coaches individuals and teams on specific competencies and improvement areas.Establishes effective coaching practices and monitors progress through feedback.Identifies performance patterns and guides improvement strategies.Flexibility & AdaptabilityAdjusts to changing priorities, environments, and team dynamics.Considers alternative approaches and remains open to new ideas.Demonstrates resilience and responsiveness in dynamic situations.Group FacilitationApplies facilitation techniques to guide group discussions and achieve outcomes.Plans and conducts structured sessions with clear goals and participation strategies.Encourages contributions and consensus among diverse stakeholders.Interpersonal RelationshipsBuilds trust and credibility across teams and departments.Resolves conflicts constructively and promotes collaboration.Influences and engages stakeholders to support change initiatives.Continuous TransformationRecognizes the need for ongoing innovation and adaptation.Seeks feedback and best practices to navigate ambiguity and drive change.Supports initiatives that enhance organizational competitiveness.Organizational LeadershipDemonstrates key leadership traits and adapts style to context.Uses reinforcement and feedback to shape team behavior and performance.Applies leadership theories to guide strategic decision-making and team development.Influencing Through ExpertisePursues challenging assignments to deepen expertise and mentor others.Implements personal development plans and gathers structured feedback.Supports talent development and succession planning initiatives.Lean ManufacturingApplies Lean tools and techniques to assess and improve processes.Addresses technical and human challenges in Lean transformation.Measures effectiveness using benchmarks and performance indicators.Top Candidates also haveMBA, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Systems, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or related to the fieldCertification in Lean - 6 Sigma Black BeltLean Manufacturing methodology implementation experiencedExpert in Digital Tools MS OFFICE 365 (Power Apps, Automate, Power BI, Data Analytics)Good business understanding.Additional InformationLocation : Santa Catarina, Nuevo Leon.This position is five-day a week in-office model.This position will require travelling 25% working time (Domestic and International).

Valid Travel Visa and PassportSponsorship for foreign candidates is not available.Domestic Relocation assistance is available for this position.Do not forget to include a resumé in English in your profile in Workday .

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In this company we do not request pregnancy tests, nor HIV tests as requirements for employment entry, permanence or promotionRelocation is available for this position.Posting Datesseptiembre 15, septiembre 26, 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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