Lean Six Sigma Black Belt/Assoc. Black Belt

Overview:

The operational Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (BB) / Associate Black Belt position is a leadership position based in the Somerset Mill. The LSS BB has had proven success as a Green Belt or Black Belt who has consistently achieved business results, and worked with mill management teams, project sponsors, and key stakeholders.

The LSS Black Belt is relied on heavily to lead complex, high-value projects focused on reducing variable and fixed costs with project work interfacing with internal and external customers and suppliers. The incumbent will provide training to all levels of the business to facilitate major change. They will also coach, mentor, and train Green Belts, process improvement teams, and demonstrate mastery of a wide range of Process Improvement/Lean Six Sigma tools.

Responsibilities:

• Timely completion of LSS projects; recording project details in tracking systems and adhering to project timelines to achieve savings with Green Belt support. Continually influencing without authority, to implement improvements and drive continuous improvement.
• Train, mentor, and coach Green Belts and teams, from project prioritization and selection to project completion and sustainability. Assist with change management during execution phase.
• Build partnerships within Somerset and support manufacturing in daily operational needs.
• Organizational LSS leadership including, but not limited to, opportunity identification sessions, productivity reviews, and project pipeline management. Monthly productivity reviews at Mill Lead Team level with project presentations and regular updates.
• Provide specific training or tool execution for functional areas at request of leadership in all areas of Process Improvement.

Special Skills:

• Self-starter, able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• Effective communicator at all levels of the organization, especially senior leadership
• Ability to lead senior teams to identify major change opportunities
• Effective at influencing and leading teams at multiple levels within the organization
• Ability to influence strategy and major change, utilizing change management leadership tools and skills
• Able to use the full range of LSS tools as situations require
• Ability to lead, teach, coach, and mentor employees in Lean and Six Sigma concepts, project identification, implementation, and follow up

Entry Requirements

• 4 year degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years of business experience in a pulp and paper industry
• LSS Green Belt certified, preferred

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job. Please be aware that your supervisor may be contacted for a reference. Job grade: S7/HRL 16 to S7/HRL 18.