Continuous Improvement & Change Control Lead

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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Job Title: Continuous Improvement & Change Control Lead

Salary: £41,500 to £49,500 (depending on experience)
Location: Shrewsbury

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave,

• Up to 10% 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 Caterpillar Defense

Caterpillar Defense at Shrewsbury is responsible for the design, development and integration of engine and drivetrain packages to meet the needs of tracked and wheeled military products globally. The facility also provides remanufacturing services for industrial military engines, components and transmissions.  

Job Summary

Are you passionate about Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence and driving meaningful business transformation?

Caterpillar Shrewsbury is looking for a Continuous Improvement & Change Control Lead to champion continuous improvement across our operation, build problem-solving capability and lead initiatives that improve safety, quality, delivery and cost performance.

Reporting to the Quality, Process & Safety Excellence Manager, this is a highly visible leadership role responsible for shaping the site's Continuous Improvement strategy and delivering sustainable business improvements across manufacturing and support functions.

A key element of the role is leading a team of Continuous Improvement Change Agents, providing direction, coaching and prioritisation to ensure improvement opportunities are effectively executed and embedded across the organisation.

Working closely with operational leaders and support functions, you will identify opportunities to eliminate waste, improve flow, increase productivity and develop a culture where continuous improvement becomes part of everyday work.

We're looking for someone who combines strong Lean Manufacturing knowledge with excellent leadership and influencing skills, and who is passionate about developing people, challenging the status quo and delivering measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the site's Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence programme.

• Managing and developing a team of Continuous Improvement Change Agents.

• Facilitating Lean and business improvement initiatives across the organisation.

• Coaching leaders and teams in Lean thinking and structured problem solving.

• Driving improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost and employee engagement.

• Building a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Experience leading Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence initiatives.

• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and methodologies.

• Excellent leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.

• A proven track record of delivering measurable business improvements.

• A passion for developing people and creating sustainable change.

About Caterpillar

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 over 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.

This job is subject to U.S. and U.K. rules concerning the export and protection of controlled or protected technologies or information, including, but not limited to, U.S. State Department regulations at International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et. seq.; the Export Administration Regulation, 15 C.F.R. 730-774; and the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. 500-598, and the United Kingdom Official Secrets Act 1989 (collectively, “Export Control and Protection of Information Laws”), and you may be subjected to additional security screening / checking.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

Posting Dates:

August 26, 2026 - September 10, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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