Lean Process Improvement & Training Enablement Specialist

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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, 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.

The Lean Process Improvement & Training Enablement Specialist is responsible for improving production processes and accelerating new‑hire readiness through standardized work, documentation, and training videos. This role partners closely with production leaders, operators, and quality teams to identify inefficiencies, design better workflows, and translate them into clear, engaging training materials that help production employees get up to speed faster and perform consistently.

Key Responsibilities

Process Improvement

• Analyze current production processes to identify inefficiencies, quality issues, safety risks, and training gaps
• Lead or mentor continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Develop and document videos of standard work, process maps, job aids, and visual controls
• Collaborate with production supervisors and operators to design practical, shop‑floor‑ready solutions in our Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Track and report improvements in time‑to‑productivity, quality, scrap, rework, and throughput
• Support change management by ensuring improvements are communicated and adopted effectively
  
  

Training & Onboarding Enablement

• Design and produce short, clear training videos and digital learning materials for production roles
• Translate complex processes into easy‑to‑understand, step‑by‑step training content
• Partner with subject matter experts and frontline employees to capture best practices
• Maintain and update and deliver lean course material
• Support new‑hire onboarding by building structured learning paths for production employees
• Ensure training materials align with safety, quality, and compliance requirements
  
  

Collaboration & Continuous Learning

• Work cross‑functionally with Operations, Quality, Safety, Engineering, and HR
• Coach supervisors and leads on sustaining standard work and training best practices
• Stay current on process improvement tools and modern training delivery methods
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Experience with Lean manufacturing methodologies
• Proven experience with process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to document processes clearly using visuals, standard work, or SOPs
• Experience creating and delivering training materials (videos, job aids, digital content, or instructor‑led training)
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable working on the shop floor and engaging directly with operators
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement certification (Yellow Belt, Green Belt, or similar)
• Experience with video creation tools, learning management systems (LMS), or digital training platforms
• Knowledge of adult learning principles or instructional design
• Experience supporting rapid growth or high‑volume production environments
  
  

Summary Pay Range:

$120,600.00 - $1400,700.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees
  
  

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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