Continuous Improvement Champion

SLB; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB is seeking a motivated Continuous Improvement Champion to lead CI programs within our Data Center infrastructure solutions. You will partner with Manufacturing to drive cost leadership, sustain 5S/6S, optimize processes, and deploy Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and VSM.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, 5+ years in manufacturing or CI, strong analytical skills and leadership. You will train teams, develop digital CI tools, and report site savings while upholding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, quality, supply chain, or CI experience.
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5S/6S, VSM, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support center-level Continuous Improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.
• Partner with Manufacturing to drive cost leadership, sustain 5S/6S programs, optimize process flow, and identify value stream improvement opportunities.
• Develop a strong Continuous Improvement culture through coaching, training, recognition, and deployment of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, VSM, and other CI methodologies.
• Manage the CI governance process by validating project benefits, monitoring site savings performance, and tracking utilization of CI-trained personnel.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of digital CI tools, reporting systems, and analytics platforms.
• Execute Concurrent Lifecycle Management procedures related to CI and provide feedback to continuously improve those. Support actions to maintain external certifications.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Kaizen

VSM

Root Cause Analysis

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations/SC

Tools

SAP ERP/MRP

Power BI

Excel VBA

Macros

Power Query

Job description

Come join us at SLB New Energy & Industrial and be part of a global company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet

SLB New Energy & Industrial (NEI) is a division of SLB; our portfolio includes ventures in carbon capture and sequestration, geothermal power, energy storage, sustainable battery-grade lithium, hydrogen and Data center infrastructure solutions. To know more about NEI please visit https://www.slb.com/about/driving-energy-innovation/scaling-new-energy-systems

Our Data Center infrastructure solutions business provides Innovative and cost-effective solutions that enable building faster, smarter and more resilient data centers. Our modular infrastructure solutions scale AI and cloud computing capacity while minimizing capital risk and deployment delays. From design and supply chain to commissioning and operations, by standardizing components and relocating labor to controlled offsite environments, we helpreduce costs, improve lead times, and lower construction risk while ensuring quality and global repeatability. To know more about our Data Centers Infrastructure solutions please visit https://www.slb.com/products-and-services/scaling-new-energy-systems/data-center-infrastructure-solutions

SLB is seeking a motivated Continuous Improvement Champion to support our Data Center infrastructure solutions business.

The Continuous Improvement Champion is responsible for leading the implementation of the SLB Continuous Improvement (CI) program within a technology center or department. This role partners with line management to lead improvement projects, coach employees in the application of CI tools and methodologies, and drive measurable improvements in productivity, quality, delivery, and cost performance. The CI Champion ensures improvement efforts are aligned with business objectives, managed according to the program requirements. This person conducts CI training and develops and implements a local strategy to enable centers and departments to achieve operational excellence.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead and support center-level Continuous Improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives
• Partner with Manufacturing to drive cost leadership, sustain 5S/6S programs, optimize process flow, and identify value stream improvement opportunities
• Develop a strong Continuous Improvement culture through coaching, training, recognition, and deployment of Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, VSM, and other CI methodologies
• Manage the CI governance process by validating project benefits, monitoring site savings performance, and tracking utilization of CI-trained personnel
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of digital Continuous Improvement tools, reporting systems, and analytics platforms
• Execute Concurrent Lifecycle Management procedures related to CI and provide feedback to continuously improve those. Support actions to maintain external certifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, quality, supply chain, or CI experience
• Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, 5S/6S, VSM, FMEA, and Root Cause Analysis
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and data-driven decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives and influencing organizational change
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) with the ability to quickly learn new systems and software applications
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship

Preferred Skills

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• SAP ERP/MRP experience
• Data analysis and reporting tools (Power BI, Power Query, Excel VBA, Macros)
• Manufacturing KPI development and performance management

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