Value Chain Designer
Caterpillar Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Irving • Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $110,520 - $165,840 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
PMP
About the role
- Analyze inbound, internal, and outbound value chains to identify cost and efficiency improvement opportunities.
- Develop current and future-state value stream maps to support strategic network planning.
- Build business cases and capability assessments to recommend improvements to stakeholders.
- Implement process enhancements and digital tools, ensuring alignment across functions.
- Identify and eliminate waste in time, cost, materials, and energy using lean principles.
- Lead process redesigns to meet compliance and strategic objectives.
- Facilitate root cause analysis and promote continuous improvement across the value chain.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Systems, Supply Chain Management or a related field
- Business Process Design
- Problem Solving
- Process Mapping / Flowcharting
- Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Systems Engineering, or related fields (top candidates)
- Certified in Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt)
- Certified in APICS CPIM or CSCP
- Certified in Project Management Professional
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
- 401k savings plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy Lifestyle Programs
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
Business Process DesignProcess MappingFlowchartingLean PrinciplesValue Stream MappingRoot Cause AnalysisContinuous ImprovementCost AnalysisEfficiency ImprovementProcess Redesign
Soft skills
Problem SolvingStakeholder EngagementFacilitationAnalytical ThinkingStrategic PlanningCollaborationCommunicationLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCritical Thinking
Certifications
Lean Six Sigma Black BeltAPICS CPIMAPICS CSCPProject Management Professional