Darin Van Nattan

Experience

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  Caterpillar Inc.

  Oct 2007 - now

  Lean Manager for the Caterpillar Remanufacturing business in Mississippi, supporting operational efficiency and value stream transformation through lean principles such as Six Sigma, Built in Quality (BIQ), Right-Part-Right-Time (RPRT), and Caterpillar Production System (CPS). This business returns end-of-life product back to same-as-when-new state. He is responsible for 5-7 high performing salary/management team members with extensive project management skills. He provides support for different departments including Environmental Health & Safety, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Engineering Releasing, New Product Introduction, Facilities Maintenance, and Lean Deployment.- Responsible for the Lean Strategy & Journey of the Mississippi Reman team (800-1500) employees across multiple facilities- Developed hands-on Lean Learning for production team members with an overall approval rating of 4.9 of 6.0 YTD 2019- Accountable for $10M+ in direct capital spend- Accountable & responsible for the execution of a cultural and business transformation across 5 facilitates to optimize flow of products and processes to ensure the sustainability of Reman within Mississippi- Responsible for the monitoring and execution of $15M+ in total Capital spend- Accountable for $10M+ in OPACC improvement YoY and exceeding accountable 2018-2020- Responsible for Lean-Led RIWs, VSM and Costing Analysis across the campus to demonstrate and develop team members to generate continuous improvement ideas- Empowering team members to imbed a culture of Lean and generate business results through employee owned incremental improvement Show less

  • Prime Product: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Remanufacturing: NPI/Lean Manager - Engine & Components

    May 2018 - Jan 2023

  • Prime Product: Group Manager - Engine Manufacturing (A/T/P)

    May 2015 - May 2018

  • Components: Group Manager - Undercarriage Manufacturing

    May 2012 - May 2015

  • Components: Section Manager - Undercarriage Manufacturing

    Jan 2011 - May 2012

  • Product Design: Quality Engineer - CAT Electronics

    Apr 2009 - Jan 2011

  • Components: Manufacturing Engineer - Undercarriage Manufacturing

    Oct 2008 - Mar 2009

  • Metal Working Specialist

    Oct 2007 - Oct 2008