JOB TITLE: Six Sigma Black Belt

LOCATION: Charlotte, NC (will provide relocation)

Compensation: $85-115k

REPORTING TO: Director – Lean Manufacturing

Send Resumes to paulc@stcsearch.com

Candidates who do not possess a Six Sigma Black Belt Certification will not be considered.

Lead, develop, and execute the strategy for Six Sigma project implementation.

Individual Contributor (no people management responsibilities) in this role will work with executive leadership to select and prioritize projects to ensure work aligns with strategic goals.

Responsible for engaging the entire value chain, utilizing a very “hands on” approach, to create buy-in and improve business performance.

Focus primarily on identifying, diagnosing, prescribing, and implementing continuous improvement solutions related to improving the company’s financial performance.

Key Operational Responsibilities

Create project plans and lead project teams, including personnel certified at the Green, Yellow and Black Belt levels, to complete improvement projects in a timely manner

Utilize D.M.A.I.C. process (http://asq.org/learn-about-quality/six-sigma/overview/dmaic.html) to lead, manage and execute six sigma projects

Train and coach all levels of the organization including yellow and green belts in application of six sigma tools to improve business performance

Capture lessons learned and feed back into the organization’s management systems to drive change to prevent reoccurrence of systemic issues

Engage the value chain by seeking appropriate involvement in product, process, equipment and method issues

Assist in scoping projects to a clear and concise project definition, collecting and statistically analyzing data

Verify project impact to business performance, including scheduling, leading, and executing project gate reviews and report outs

Develop constructive cross functional partnerships and processes driven by strong communications to facilitate efficient and effective improvement project execution across the organization

Minimum Qualifications

BS Technical Engineering Degree or BA / BS Business degree

MA / MS in Engineering, Statistics, Business or a related field preferred

Six Sigma Black Belt certification from a university, institute, corporation or professional society

5 years experience leading and executing Six Sigma projects in a dedicated Six Sigma / Lean position.

Must have expertise in statistical and lean manufacturing methods e.g. Control charts, Pareto principle, capability analysis, probability/regression, design of experiments, Value Stream Mapping, Poka-Yoke, SMED, Andon, etc

Documented implementation of a Six Sigma project with a $500,000 or more ROI

Motorola University or GE Institute training a plus

Must be willing to travel extensively

Proficiency with statistical and process management software, such as Minitab, and flow charting software or process mapping software, such as Igrafx

Candidates who do not possess a Six Sigma Black Belt Certification will not be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Ability to influence others at all levels of an organization

Enterprise/broad operational view and organizational navigation skills

Proven analytical skills; data-driven and detail-oriented

Strong interpersonal skills and team player

Highly organized; capable of multitasking across multiple projects

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Effective operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Strong coaching/mentoring skills

Highly self motivated and directed

Proven team leadership skills