Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Gruppo Proper Transearch; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Ongoing Lean Six Sigma training

Job summary

Our Client, a multinational manufacturing group with a Cork presence, seeks a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to lead high-impact improvement projects and mentor teams across the organization. You will apply DMAIC, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and statistical tools to reduce waste and improve product and service quality, while collaborating with management to achieve measurable results.

English fluency is required.

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Certification: Certified Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma (LSSBB) is mandatory.
• Industry Experience: 3+ years as a Lean Six Sigma practitioner in industrial/manufacturing.
• Fluency in English.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Lean Six Sigma tools, process mapping software, and statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, R-Studio).
• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership, presentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Lean Six Sigma projects focused on process efficiency, waste reduction, and quality.
• Assess current processes and identify improvements using Lean and Six Sigma tools (DMAIC, Kaizen, VSM, Capability Analysis, Hypothesis Testing).
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to teams and belts on Lean Six Sigma principles and tools.
• Use statistical methods to quantify problems, validate improvements, and monitor performance metrics.
• Develop and present detailed project reports to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project Leadership

Data Analysis

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Master’s degree

Tools

Minitab

JMP

R-Studio

Process mapping software

Job description

Our Clientis, a Multinational Manufacturing Group, is leader in providing integrated technology solutions, partner to a global customer base of biopharmaceutical manufacturers and CDMOs focused on biologics, pharma and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs), such as cell & gene therapies. Its companies are leaders in clean utilities, process technologies, services and modular facility solutions. Headquartered in Milan (Italy) and in Cork for Ireland, Our Client has five production sites, three sales & services hubs in Europe, America and Asia, serving more than 6000 clients globally and delivering around 300 complete projects per year from concept to realization (engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning and after sales services).

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a strong background in the industrial/manufacturing industry to join our team. The successful candidate will lead high-impact projects, mentor teams, and collaborate with mangement to implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and achieve measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead and execute Lean Six Sigma projects, focusing on improving processes efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing product and service quality.
• Process Improvement: Conduct thorough assessments of current processes and identify areas for improvement using Lean and Six Sigma tools (e.g., DMAIC, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Capability Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, etc).
• Training & Mentoring: Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to Our Client’s teams and Green Belts on Lean Six Sigma principles and tools. Proven experience as a Green and White Belts trainer is preferable.
• Data Analysis: Utilize statistical tools and data analysis techniques to quantify problems, validate improvements, and monitor performance metrics.
• Reporting & Documentation: Develop and present detailed reports on project progress, results, and recommendations to our internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Lean Six Sigma Certification: Certified Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma (LSSBB) is mandatory.
• Industry Experience: At least 3 years of experience as a Lean Six Sigma practitioner in the industrial/manufacturing sector (both in house or as a consultant), with a strong focus on process improvement and operational excellence.
• Fluency in English.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using Lean Six Sigma tools, process mapping software, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, R-Studio or equivalent).
• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage people at all organizational levels.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and experience in data-driven decision-making.
• Project Management: Experience in managing multiple projects and driving results within tight deadlines.
• Strategic view: ability to identify further improvement opportunities.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.

What do we offer?

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Ongoing Lean Six Sigma certification and training programs.