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An established industry player is seeking a Master Black Belt to lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives across its Business Unit. In this pivotal role, you'll drive continuous improvement and foster a culture of quality and efficiency. You'll collaborate with leadership to prioritize projects, mentor teams, and deploy strategic initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and profitability. This position offers the flexibility to work remotely or in-office, allowing you to optimize your performance and growth. Join a forward-thinking organization where your expertise will significantly impact business success.
Location:
Remote - United StatesJob ID:
R0083633Date Posted:
2025-03-10Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):
Quality ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
YesJob Description:
The opportunity
As a Master Black Belt in the Business Unit (BU) Transformers, you will be responsible for deploying Lean Six Sigma methodology across the BU and Regions (HUBs) to drive business results and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your role will involve supporting critical business objectives by leveraging resources and best practices to promote growth, enhance customer loyalty through improved quality and lead times, increase profitability, and improve cash flow.
Our flexible work practices enable you to optimize personal and business performance while fostering an environment for skill development and growth. You can work remotely or from the office, depending on task demands or personal preferences.
How you'll make an impact
Support deployment of BU Quality strategy through effective use of Business Unit Black Belt and Green Belt resources.
Collaborate with executive leadership to select and prioritize projects aligned with strategic goals. Lead, support, or facilitate strategic Black Belt projects across Global Product Groups (GPGs), Regions (HUBs), and BUs. Mentor, facilitate, and coach certifications and ongoing training for L6S Master Black, Black, and Green Belts.
Provide and lead Lean Six Sigma training sessions as needed.
Prepare Black and Green Belts for certification, manage certification approvals, and coordinate with internal/external certification boards.
Deploy L6S initiatives within the BU, defining necessary resources, matching projects to initiatives, and supporting their implementation.
Define, approve, and support key improvement projects. Monitor the progress of all Belt projects within the Business Unit.
Review project statuses and identify new improvement opportunities.
Your background
Over 10 years of extensive experience in manufacturing and business environments.
At least 8 years of experience leading Lean and Six Sigma improvement projects, with MBB certification or training, including coaching, training, and project execution.
Proven ability to coach Black Belts towards certification, with strong leadership and influence skills at all organizational levels.
Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, statistical tools, graphical analysis, risk assessment, and error analysis.
Expertise in DOE, Hypothesis Testing, ANOVA, Regression, Measurement System Evaluation, Gauge R&R, Statistical Process Control, Process Capability, Control Plans, and other quality tools. Capable of managing change and stakeholder analysis effectively.
Excellent root cause analysis and problem-solving skills using DMAIC, DFSS, 8D, A3, 5 Why, and FMEA methodologies.
Fluent in English, with excellent communication and negotiation skills.