Business Partner, Black Belt

The Business Partner, Black Belt sits within the Continuous Improvement team and drives operational excellence by embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This role is responsible for leading and mentoring teams in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, driving targeted short- and long-term continuous improvement initiatives, manages key projects, supports local plant efforts, and conducts analyses to enable data-driven decision-making and operational solutions. By championing Primient’s values of integrity, growth, and excellence, the Business Partner, Black Belt enhances efficiency, productivity and sustainable growth across the organization.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Process improvement Projects: Lead process improvement projects with Plant leadership and engineering teams to enhance plant efficiency, improve product quality, and reduce operating costs.​

• Develop and Report Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success. Provide regular reports and insights to project sponsors and leadership to track progress.​

• Manage Continuous Improvement (CI) Deployment: Manage the execution of Lean Six Sigma projects to drive process improvement and defect reduction, ensuring alignment with operational goals and strategic initiatives.​

• Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Improvement: Implement and support plant level OEE tools and reporting. Lead improvement projects to optimize equipment performance and contribute to strategic plant initiatives.​

• Utilize Data Management Tools: Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to support operational improvements, streamline reporting, and manage plant data more efficiently. ​

• Deliver Lean Six Sigma Trainings: Lead training initiatives, including Green Belt training, RCCA, Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA), LSS awareness training, and Regression Analysis, to build Lean Six Sigma capabilities across the plant workforce. ​

• Mentor and Coach Lean Six Sigma Green Belts: Provide mentorship and coaching to Green Belts and project team members, helping them build Lean Six Sigma capabilities and drive continuous improvement. ​

• Champion a Safety-First Culture: Advocate for and model a “Safety First” culture within the Plant. Provide tools and lead projects that enhance safety standards and improve safety outcomes.

• Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement Methodologies​

• Statistical Simulation and Analytical Tools (PowerBI, ERP, SAP, MiniTab)​

• Continuous Manufacturing Processes (operations, maintenance, EHS and quality)​

• Microsoft Applications​

• Excellent verbal and written communication​

• Project Management​

• Critical thinking​

• Data analysis & interpretation​

• Influential leadership​

• Strategic planning​

• Time management & prioritization​

• Risk monitoringand mitigation​

• Facilitation​

• Change Management​

• Continuous improvement approach​

• Challenges the status quo​

• Action-oriented​

• Composed under pressure​

• Safety-first​

• Results-driven​

• Data-driven​

• Flexible & Adaptable​

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, STEM, supply chain, business administration, finance, or a related field (preferred) ​

• Certification in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (required) ​

• 3+ years experience in Lean Six Sigma (required)​

• 3+ years experience in continuous improvement roles in a continuous process manufacturing environment (required)​

• Experience in leadership roles (e.g., decision making capacity) (preferred)​

• Facilitation or learning and development experience (preferred)​

• Project management experience (e.g., complex continuous improvement projects) (preferred)