Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer - Lean Six Sigma

Jobtailor; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a Senior Lean Six Sigma Transformation Leader to drive operational excellence across the organization. You will apply lean values, reduce waste, and deploy standard work while coaching Kaizen workshops and cross-functional teams.

You have a Bachelor's in Engineering, Green Belt (Black Belt preferred), and 7+ years leading enterprise-wide improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes data analysis, DOE/GR&R/SPC, change management, and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt highly preferred.
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or related manufacturing leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success leading high‑impact enterprise‑wide initiatives.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Strategic transformation experience preferred.
• Expertise in resource planning, milestone tracking, risk assessment, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise‑wide Lean Six Sigma initiatives.
• Coach cross‑functional teams and Kaizen events.
• Develop and deploy standard work and process improvements.
• Analyze data to identify waste and cost reduction opportunities.
• Facilitate workshops and leadership updates.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Cross-functional leadership

Process optimization

Change management

DOE/GR&R/SPC

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC

DOE

GR&R

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a Senior Lean Six Sigma Transformation Leader to drive operational excellence across the organization. You will apply lean values, reduce waste, and deploy standard work while coaching Kaizen workshops and cross-functional teams.

You have a Bachelor's in Engineering, Green Belt (Black Belt preferred), and 7+ years leading enterprise-wide improvement initiatives. The role emphasizes data analysis, DOE/GR&R/SPC, change management, and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement.