Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Hypertherm Associates; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 90,901 - 151,503; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)

Community Service Time

Commitment to Environmental Stewardship

Job summary

Hypertherm Associates, located in Kent, WA, is seeking an experienced Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to lead change and advance a continuous improvement culture. This role involves coaching teams, applying structured problem-solving techniques, and delivering measurable business results. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of relevant experience, a certification as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and a strong background in analytical and project management skills. A collaborative workplace with benefits including profit-sharing and a commitment to environmental stewardship awaits you.

Qualifications

• Certified and practicing Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with extensive leadership experience.
• Proven track record leading initiatives that deliver measurable business results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of making data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead change initiatives and coach teams on Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Design and improve training programs to enhance continuous improvement skills.
• Communicate project outcomes and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma methodologies

Problem-solving

Project management

Data analysis

Facilitation skills

Education

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

5–10 years experience in improvement initiatives

Tools

Process mapping

Root cause analysis

Job description

Overview

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Hypertherm Associates is seeking an experienced, energetic Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to lead change and advance a strong continuous improvement culture on our Corporate Improvement Team in Kent, WA. As a 100% Associate owned, global leader in advanced industrial cutting solutions, Hypertherm Associates offers a collaborative, empowered work environment that values people, innovation, and meaningful impact. Lean Six Sigma Black Belts at Hypertherm Associates serve as hands-on change leaders, working across the enterprise to lead and integrate Lean and Six Sigma practices that drive meaningful, measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Act as a change agent, leading cross functional and cross regional teams through Lean and Six Sigma improvement projects
• Apply structured problem-solving, data driven decision making, and project management disciplines to deliver and sustain significant business results
• Ensure clear, consistent communication of project purpose, progress, risks, and outcomes to sponsors and stakeholders
• Design, deliver, and continuously improve Lean and Six Sigma training to grow improvement capability across the organization
• Coach and mentor associates at all levels on Lean principles, Structured Problem Solving, Six Sigma methodologies, and improvement tools
• Support and develop Yellow, Green and Black Belts through hands-on project coaching and certification mentoring
• Facilitate kaizen events and improvement workshops, supporting sponsors and leaders with chartering, preparation, execution, and sustainment
• Guide teams in establishing clear objectives and shared commitment through collaborative, consensus driven facilitation
• Apply structured improvement tools such as value stream and process mapping, root cause analysis, waste identification/elimination, 5S/visual workplace, 5 whys, etc. to enable breakthrough improvements
• Report regularly to project sponsors and steering teams on progress, outcomes, and lessons learned
• Define and track meaningful metrics that establish the current state baseline, demonstrate project impact and quantify value and impact of the change to the business

Qualifications

• Certified and practicing Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with typically 5–10 years of applied experience leading complex, cross‑functional improvement initiatives, or equivalent experience demonstrated through accelerated roles, project leadership, or comparable scope of responsibility
• Proven track record leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives that deliver real, sustained, and measurable business results
• Experience operating in a business process leadership role, engineering, operations, or a comparable environment with significant organizational complexity
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including applied statistics, with the ability to translate data and information into decisions and action
• A high‑energy leader of change who is comfortable challenging the status quo and influencing without authority
• Skilled facilitator with experience leading kaizen events and/or delivering formal or informal training
• Strong project management capabilities, including risk management and stakeholder communication
• Deep interest in professional growth and organizational development
• Motivation to step into visible leadership roles and influence enterprise‑wide change

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a technical, manufacturing, or industrial environment
• Project planning or project management certification
• Experience designing and delivering adult learning or training programs

Location

Onsite in Kent, WA (Relocation assistance is available)

Travel

Up to 15% to Hypertherm Offices

Additional Benefits

• Collaborative, 100% employee-owned culture
• Profit-Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
• Five days/year paid Community Service Time
• Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
• Stable, growing organization with no-layoff philosophy

Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.

Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.

CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account.

$90,901.00-$151,503.00 Annual

This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.

Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.