Matthew Maple
Project Manager at Caterpillar Inc.
- Role
- Project Manager at Caterpillar Inc.
- Location
- East Peoria, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matthew Maple
Operations and supply chain leader with over two decades of experience driving performance across manufacturing, logistics, and cross-functional enterprise environments. Proven track record of leading both established and greenfield operations, with a focus on simplifying complexity, improving flow, and enabling teams to deliver measurable business results.Experienced in applying lean principles and structured problem-solving to real-world operational challenges—especially in environments where clarity, discipline, and practical execution matter more than theory. Known for building capable teams, aligning stakeholders, and turning strategy into scalable, repeatable processes.Brings a systems-thinking mindset shaped by experience in manufacturing, logistics, purchasing, and project leadership. Passionate about helping organizations—large and small—identify waste, unlock capacity, and create sustainable operating rhythms.Core Focus Areas- Operational Excellence & Lean Transformation- Value Stream Optimization- Supply Chain & Logistics Integration- Team-Based Leadership & Capability Building- Practical Continuous Improvement
Experience
Project Manager
Jun 2020 — Present · East Peoria, IL, US
Education
Purdue University
MS, Industrial Technology
1999 — 2001
Illinois State University
BS, Industrial Technology
1994 — 1997
Skills
- 5s
- Manufacturing
- Coaching
- Metal Fabrication
- Kaizen
- Mrp
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Start-Ups
- Dmaic
- Mentoring
- Material Requirements Planning (Mrp)
- Six Sigma
- Lean Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Management
- Automotive
- Business Process Improvement
- Manufacturing Operations
- Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Purchasing
- Value Stream Mapping
- Process Improvement
- Operations Management
- Green Belt
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