Sr. Specialist, Black Belt, CI

Primient

$93K — $116K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in continuous improvement roles, particularly in manufacturing contexts.
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher is required; Black Belt certification is preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM, supply chain, business administration, or finance is preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in data-driven teams such as Manufacturing, Procurement, or Supply Chain is required.
  • Experience in leading complex continuous improvement projects is highly valued.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze operational data to identify inefficiencies and implement strategic improvement projects.
  • Lead Lean Six Sigma process improvement initiatives with a focus on enhancing plant efficiency and product quality.
  • Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project success and inform leadership.
  • Guide cross-functional teams through Lean Six Sigma initiatives, facilitating effective workshops.
  • Mentor Green Belts and project team members, enhancing their Lean Six Sigma skills and capacities for continuous improvement.
  • Drive the implementation of Primient's Operating Model, ensuring alignment with operational goals.
  • Promote a safety-first culture and lead initiatives to enhance workplace safety standards.

Benefits

  • Multiple healthcare plan choices to meet diverse employee needs.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance for peace of mind.
  • Paid holidays, vacation time, and floating days off for work-life balance.
  • Parental leave for new parents to foster family support.
  • Access to learning and development programs to enhance career growth.
  • Supportive culture with employee resource groups and engagement opportunities.
Full Job Description
Sr. Specialist, Black Belt, CI | Primient

About the Role

The Sr. Specialist, Black Belt, CI sits within Manufacturing Continuous Improvement team and contributes to operational excellence by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and executing foundational CI initiatives. This role will focus enabling data systems and advanced analytics to drive business insights.This role is responsible for leading and mentoring teams in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, driving targeted process improvement initiatives, and embedding sustainable daily operational and business efficiencies. Additionally, the Sr. Specialist, Black Belt, CI champions Primient’s core values of integrity, growth, and excellence, playing a key role in achieving and maintaining high standards of operational performance.

Primary Responsibilities: Sr. Specialist, Black Belt

  • Analyze Operational Data to Drive Improvements: Utilize data analytics to identify root causes of inefficiencies and implement strategic projects focused on operational optimization.
  • Manage Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Process improvement Projects: Lead process improvement projects with Plant and Transactional leadership to enhance plant efficiency, improve product quality, and reduce operating costs.Facilitate configuration and use of data systems to drive insights. 
  • Monitor and Report Performance Metrics: monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success. Provide regular reports and insights to project sponsors and leadership to track progress.
  • Facilitate Cross-Functional Team Leadership:Guide cross-functional teams through improvement initiatives, facilitating workshops and ensuring execution of process improvement activities as directed by the Primient Operating System (POM).
  • 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.
  • Support Primient Operating Model (POM) Implementation: Drive the plant-level implementation of POM, ensuring alignment with operations goals. Provide strategic consultations to plant teams to ensure effective and uniform implementation.
  • Champion a Safety-First Culture: Advocate for and model a “Safety First” culture. Provide tools and lead projects that enhance safety standards and improve safety outcomes.

Knowledge

  • Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement Methodologies
  • Statistical, Simulation, Data, and Analytical Tools (e.g. Aveva PI, Data historian, Informance, OEE/Loss tracking, PowerBI, Seeq, ERP, SAP, MiniTab)
  • Continuous Manufacturing Processes (operations, maintenance, EHS, quality)
  • Microsoft Applications

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Project Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Data analysis & interpretation
  • Influential leadership
  • Time management & prioritization
  • Risk monitoring and mitigation
  • Facilitation
  • Change Management

Mindsets

  • Continuous Improvement approach
  • Challenges the status-quo
  • Action-oriented
  • Composed under pressure
  • Safety-first
  • Results-driven
  • Data-driven
  • Flexible & Adaptable

Required and Preferred Education/Certification

  • Certified as a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Leader or greater (required)
  • Bachelors Degree in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), supply chain, business administration, or finance (preferred)
  • Certification in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or willingness to become certified (preferred)

Required and Preferred Work Experience

  • 3+ years experience contributing as part of data driven teams like Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain (planning, transportation, warehousing), etc. (required)
  • 3+ years in a manufacturing organization in a decision-making capacity (preferred)
  • 3+ years experience leading complex continuous improvement projects (preferred)
  • Lean Six Sigma Experience (preferred)

Total Rewards
The annual pay range estimated for this position is $93,357.60 - $116,697.00 and is bonus eligible.

Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities.During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.​

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

  • Competitive Pay​

  • Multiple Healthcare plan choices​

  • Dental and vision insurance​

  • A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions ​

  • Short- and Long-Term Disability​

  • Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans​

  • Paid holidays & vacation​

  • Floating days off​

  • Parental leave for new parents​

  • Employee resource groups​

  • Learning & development programs​

  • Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future


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