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[Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Wimborne-United-Kingdom/Lean--Six-Sigma-Project-Manager_R0000401753) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Caterpillar](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/) / Lean/ Six Sigma Project Manager ## Job description ### Career Area Strategy 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. ### Job Title Lean/ Six Sigma Project Manager Salary: £57,000 to £60,000 depending on experience Location: Wimborne Benefits: 25 days annual leave Up to 12% Bonus Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10% Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase ### About Us Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd is located on the outskirts of Wimborne on the Ferndown and Uddens Business Improvement District. Positioned centrally along the south coast, it is located close to national and international transport links. With approximately 130 members of staff, there is a long and distinguished history spanning over 50 years of manufacturing marine propulsion and auxiliary engines under the Cat® and Perkins Marine® brands. Genset packages ranging from 1.5 Litre to 7.1 Litre and 7.1 Litre propulsion engines are produced at the Wimborne site. The facility employs a wealth of hugely experienced designers, engineers and technicians used to providing solutions for commercial, pleasure, and military customers. From the design, testing and building, each engine is proven before leaving the premises to ensure the best performance for the end-user. ### Job Summary This is an exciting opportunity to lead the planning, organisation and delivery of business-critical programs from definition through to implementation. You will bring structure, pace and clear governance to complex projects, working across functional teams to manage priorities, resolve issues and provide senior leaders with accurate, decision-ready reporting. Reporting into the Operations Manager, you will be highly influential in production and manufacturing engineering decision making using your underpinning lean knowledge to challenge norms and facilitate change. ### Additional Info There may be a small amount of national and international travel with this role (less than 5%). ### What You Will Do Lead the planning, organisation and implementation of programs, translating business objectives into clear project plans, milestones and deliverables. Manage all aspects of project delivery, including scope, schedule, resources, risks, dependencies and stakeholder expectations. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities and monitor the productivity and performance of project teams to maintain delivery momentum. Review project materials and deliverables, ensuring agreed methods, governance processes and procedures are consistently followed. Identify issues, risks and vulnerabilities early, develop contingency plans and coordinate timely corrective action. Conduct regular and ad hoc reviews with project teams, sponsors and clients, maintaining open communication across all interested parties. Prepare and present concise program-level reporting for senior management, clearly summarising progress, decisions, risks and required actions. ### What You Have A degree or equivalent relevant experience is desired, supported by extensive experience of managing significant, cross-functional projects or programs. Excellent analytical thinking, with the ability to break down complex problems, identify root causes, assess options and recommend practical solutions based on cost, benefit and risk. Proven strategic and tactical planning skills, with the ability to align resources, dependencies and departmental plans to wider business objectives. Strong communication, influencing and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage decision makers, gather requirements and present recommendations persuasively. The flexibility and organisation to manage multiple priorities in a changing environment while maintaining progress, quality and stakeholder confidence. Lean/Six Sigma qualification is desirable. ### Lean Manufacturing Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes. ### Problem Solving Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. ### Decision Making and Critical Thinking Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment. Top candidates may have: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Experience in a Manufacturing Environment Knowledge of diesel engines and generatorators What You Will Get You will have the opportunity to lead visible, high-impact programs within a global manufacturing organisation, working with diverse teams and senior stakeholders. In return, Caterpillar offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunity, strong pension and share schemes, flexible benefits and the chance to build your career while helping create a more sustainable world. About Caterpillar - Closer Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting. #LI This position requires working onsite five days a week. ### Posting Dates October 27, 2026 - November 10, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 27, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: Wimborne, United Kingdom - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: £57,000 to £60,000[Apply on Caterpillar’s careers site →](https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers/job/Wimborne-United-Kingdom/Lean--Six-Sigma-Project-Manager_R0000401753) ## Hiring at Caterpillar - Open jobs: 909 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 9, 2026 [All Caterpillar jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Caterpillar ### [Yard Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/6612fabfd7f9157190b4/) Wimborne, United Kingdom ### [2027 Engineering Corporate Internship Program Materials](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/5e475dc875832afa6d85/) Mossville, Illinois ### [2027 Engineering Corporate Internship Program Welding](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/8bd3f8de8fdfe741a7a5/) Mossville, Illinois ### [2027 Engineering Corporate Parallel Co-op Program](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/85acd6a79895309c6317/) ### [2027 Engineering Rotational Development Program (ERDP) - Product Development Track](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/caterpillar/jobs/833ca7e3dbb8da7154ff/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Operations (Lean Six Sigma Black Belt & Continuous Improvement)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sandisk/jobs/51d8132debe1205a0f69/) Sandisk ### [Business Improvement Lead - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/0d5c27c88270f8471dd2/) Siemens Energy ### [Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Manufacturing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/honeywell-international/jobs/c9443abb0275dacfc6c2/) Honeywell International · CMX, Mexico ### [Lean Six Sigma I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jabil-circuit/jobs/ac9900fc7f67540826de/) Jabil Circuit · Baja ### [Lean Six Sigma Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jabil-circuit/jobs/e2f33987913939ef4edc/) Jabil Circuit · Guadalajara OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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