Corporate Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt

Key Responsibilities Contribute to the organization's Long- and Mid-Term Strategy Deployment processes. Facilitate and support Annual Hoshin Planning at both site and functional levels. Lead annual Value Stream and Value Chain Mapping sessions to support Hoshin and Budgeting processes. Identify project teams, opportunities, actions, and training needs resulting from Hoshin Planning and mapping activities. Collaborate with Operations, Product Engineering & Development, Supply Chain, Sales, and other departments to align on Lean & Six Sigma project priorities and targets. Develop and manage Lean & Six Sigma training plans aligned with annual goals. Support sites and functional teams in incorporating initiatives into the Annual Budget Plan. Lead high-impact Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt projects identified in the Annual Hoshin Planning process. Oversee the rollout of the company's Production System (SPS) and drive SPS KPIs across the organization. Travel to support other Corporate Lean & Six Sigma Black Belts and their projects as needed. Complete company Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt training and certification within established timelines. Develop and update training materials for White, Yellow, Orange, and Green Belt courses, as well as advanced Belt training. Deploy and drive the Lean & Six Sigma Program, supporting cross-functional collaboration. Benchmark industry metrics to enhance Lean & Six Sigma practices. Define program KPIs and manage the Belt Program. Coach other Belt holders, ensuring project success and certification achievement. Maintain project portfolios to meet operational and financial Lean & Six Sigma goals. Assist with asset utilization, line flow, and RCA (Root-Cause Analysis) efforts at various sites. Collaborate on Supplier Quality and Customer Quality programs, focusing on RCA and CA. Support Product Design and Manufacturing Engineers in enhancing designs and reducing defects. Work with IT to develop data systems and dashboards for tracking program metrics, certifications, and project progress. Review and report on Lean & Six Sigma program performance and maturity levels across the organization. Core Competencies Strong customer focus and visionary mindset. Demonstrated servant leadership and effective team-building skills. Skilled in influencing, project management, and innovation. Proficient in Lean Manufacturing, Hoshin, and other strategic deployment methods. Experienced in analytical problem-solving and methodologies like PDCA, A3, and Six Sigma DMAIC. Proficient with software tools including Minitab, Business Central, Microsoft Office, and PowerBI. Effective communicator with strong organizational and time management abilities. Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic work environment. Education and Experience Required : Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Engineering preferred). At least 7 years in Process Improvement, Quality, or Operational Excellence roles. A minimum of 5 years in a Lean & Six Sigma-driven environment. 3 years of Project Management experience with large-scale, cross-functional projects. Proven track record of results in a matrixed setting. Proficiency in Minitab and experience in teaching the software. Willingness to travel as needed. Preferred : Lean Certification. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt. PMP or Prince 2.0 certification.