CPI Project Leader; Black Belt

Position: CPI Project Leader (Black Belt)

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in the CPI Process as the CPI Project Leader
• Identify and execute the data analytics required in the Find-It (problem identification) or Fix-It (root cause and corrective action) phases of the CPI process
• Support CPI with a customer-focused mindset and urgency; ensure projects meet major milestones and improvements resolve the issue
• Provide project updates during internal operating reviews and customer reviews
• Coach and train people in the use of the CPI process and tools
• Support CPI process and tool improvements
• Understand and champion all CPI performance metrics
• Coordinate CPI community communications
• Travel as required

Location

Work Location Options:
La Grange, IL;
Ft Worth, TX;
Muncie, IN

City:
Muncie

State:
Indiana

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Headquarters in Albertville, AL; more than 7,000 employees across ~150 locations worldwide. For more information, visit

Key Job Elements

• Lead cross-functional teams in the CPI Process as the CPI Project Leader
• Execute data analytics in Find-It or Fix-It phases
• Maintain a customer-focused mindset and urgency to meet milestones and achieve effective improvements
• Provide project updates in internal and customer reviews
• Coach and train users of the CPI process and tools
• Support CPI process and tool improvements
• Understand and monitor CPI performance metrics
• Coordinate CPI community communications
• Travel as required

Education / Training

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

Qualifications And ExperienceRequired:

• 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
• Strong analytical skills; ability to process large data sets and apply statistical methodologies
• Experience 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.
• Ability to influence across the business and work in a diverse, matrix environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional project management skills
• Ability to manage risk and ambiguity on a project; results-oriented change agent
• Ability to travel as required

Preferred:

• Recognized expert in CAT CPI methodologies/process
• Experience with reliability engineering concepts and techniques
• Experience coordinating process and tool enhancement projects
• 6 Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt Project Lead
• Shainin Red X certification (preferred)

Essential And Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – lifting up to 50 lbs; ability to work in tight or confined spaces
• Motion – standing/walking most of the day; frequent climbing, squatting, kneeling
• Vision/Hearing – exposure to noise, vibration; PPE required; read diagrams and instructions
• Work Environment – indoor/outdoor; temperature extremes; exposure to oils and other substances

Pay and Benefits

Summary Pay Range: $99,498.00 to $

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, PTO
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Relocation and sign-on bonus programs (site-specific)

Job Category

Engineering

PRS Facility Location

Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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