L. Six Sigma Black Belt Engineer

Outokumpu Chrome Oy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

401(k) with company match

Medical coverage (HDHP/PPO)

HSA contribution

Dental and Vision

Disability Insurance

Group Life and AD&D

Voluntary benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Outokumpu Chrome Oy is seeking a certified Six Sigma Black Belt Engineer to join its Manufacturing Excellence team in Calvert, Alabama. The role focuses on Lean Six Sigma, process optimization, and coaching teams.

Relocation assistance is provided. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years leading manufacturing excellence initiatives, and the ability to train others in Six Sigma methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or similar.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (mandatory).
• >5 years leading operational excellence/manufacturing excellence projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct improvement work within Manufacturing Excellence.
• Local expert on improvement tools used in Manufacturing Excellence.
• Follow up projects and improvements, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Implement Outokumpu Manufacturing Excellence standards locally.
• Conduct training and coaching in Manufacturing Excellence methods.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Six Sigma tools

Project management

Coaching/training

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or related

Job description

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We are looking for a certified Six Sigma Black Belt Engineer to join our Manufacturing Excellence team in Calvert, North Mobile County, Alabama.

If you have strong experience incontinuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma methodologies, process optimization, and manufacturing excellence, we would like to hear from you.

Relocation assistance will be provided.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree. Electronics, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or similar.
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (mandatory)
• > 5 years of experience working with and leading operational excellence/manufacturing excellence, project management.
• Strong knowledge and experience in various aspects of operational excellence/manufacturing excellence e.g. Six Sigma method and tools
• Demonstrated experience and ability to train and coach Lean Six Sigma

Competencies and skills

• A natural aptitude for mathematics and numerical data.
• Analytically critical thinker and problem solving
• A strong ability to coach, train and influence
• Ability to communicate clearly and active listening

Some of the activities you will be doing includes:

Individual accountabilities

• Lead and conduct improvement work within Manufacturing Excellence
• Local expert on the various improvement tools used in Manufacturing Excellence
• Follow up projects and improvement work within Manufacturing Excellence
• Locally implement Outokumpu standard for Manufacturing Excellence
• Conduct training and coaching in the Manufacturing Excellence methods and improvement tools
• Development of the organization towards "lean" thinking.
• Participate in networks within Manufacturing Excellence globally
• Lead training and develop the competence of Green Belt Shared accountabilities

• Co-operation between local functions and global functions to achieve overall common KPI´s
• Implement Outokumpu vision and mission.

Physical requirements

• Ability to utilize personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toes shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) safely per OSHA standards
• Must have the ability to climb in a safe manner (climbing as a minimum includes stairs and ramps) same as ability to walk long distances and demonstrate good balance on uneven terrain or maneuvering obstacles
• Ability to withstand exposure to elevated ambient temperature for extended periods of time
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, vibrations, dust and asphalt
• Must be able to work in a high noise environment where the use of hearing protection is required
• Ability to frequently use hand or fingers to handle or feel objects/materials
• Ability to work in areas with strong magnetic fields
• Bend, twist, lift, stand, walk, reach, see, move, and hear as required by specific position
• Ability to frequently reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to communicate utilizing radios, phones and/or intercom systems

What we offer

• 10 paid observed holidays plus 2 additional floating holidays to use at your discretion. 80 hours of paid time off annually, prorated based on hire date.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 100% company match on the first 6% of your contributions
• Medical coverage with HDHP and PPO plan options featuring affordable premiums and deductibles
• Employer HSA contribution of $1,000 (individual) or $2,000 (family) for team members enrolled in the HDHP plan
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Employer paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employer paid Group Life and AD&D insurance equal to 2½ times annual salary, with optional Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage
• Voluntary benefits, including Aflac supplemental plans, Aura Identity and Fraud protection, and Legal Insurance
• Employer paid wellness programs, including Calm Health, Hinge Health, and Lark

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation to complete any part of the application process due to a disability or medical condition, you may call 251-281-3631 or email [e-mail].