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.