Continuous Process Improvement Manager

Company: Progress Rail Services Corp.
Location: Muncie
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

7299BRWork Location:Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293Job Purpose:The Continuous Process Improvement Manager will have accountability for project management and resolution of quality, product performance, and reliability issues. Interact and coordinate with other departments, such as Field Service, Warranty, Engineering, Operations and Quality. Implement Continuous Process Improvement for Rail Division.Req ID:7299BRCompany Description:Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .Education / Training:

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.Job Title:Continuous Process Improvement ManagerCity:MuncieKey Job Elements:
  • Provide leadership and vision to implement a CPI (Continuous Product Improvement) process across the Rail Division;
    • Prioritize issues and projects;
      • Align Resource to complete projects on time;
        • Lead complex improvement projects and deliver solutions using Continuous Product Improvement 6 Sigma methodology;
          • Support assembly, and field facilities and address quality issues affecting production and internal customers;
            • Travel as required.Qualifications and Experience:
              • Demonstrated project management, leadership and root investigation experience;
                • Proven 6 Sigma DMAIC experience, preferably as a Black Belt leader;
                  • High level of communication skills, to deal with sensitive issues, develop others, or persuade others to take specific actions;
                    • Demonstrated strong statistical and analytical skills;
                      • Ability to travel as required.Experience may have been gained through the following previous roles:
                        • Cross functional experience, working in a multi-discipline environment;
                          • Experience of working with customers, OEMs and equipment dealers.EEO:Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/DisabilitiesBenefits:Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.
                            • Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.Job Category:EngineeringState::Indiana

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