Lean Senior Specialist

Baker Hughes Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Flexible working options

401(k) / retirement plan

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a motivated Lean Senior Specialist for our Houston Service Center. This role leads Lean deployment, coaching, and process improvement across the organization to reduce waste and improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt), a technical engineering degree, and strong data-analysis skills, with proficiency in Excel and cross-functional collaboration across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Lean and Continuous Improvement experience in manufacturing, service, repair, or operations.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) with proven results.
• Strong Excel and data-analysis skills for KPI development and trend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end analysis and redesign of operational processes, identifying waste, bottlenecks, variability drivers, and inefficiencies while developing sustainable improvement roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
• Drive deployment, evolution, and standardization of Lean tools and methodologies (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, Root Cause Analysis).
• Coach teams on Lean best practices; adapt tools to different environments and maturity levels.
• Own and strengthen Daily Lean Management routines through visual management, KPI reviews, escalation processes, and structured problem-solving.
• Support performance improvement initiatives focused on shop turnaround time, delivery, quality, safety, and productivity metrics.
• Lead continuous improvement projects from problem definition through implementation and benefits realization.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Data analysis

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Value Stream Mapping

5S

Kanban

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Commercial & Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships, commercializing hydrocarbons, and delivering integrated equipment and service solutions. With a focus on digital transformation and energy transition, the team leverages data-driven insights to optimize sales performance and maximize customer value.

Fuel your passion

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lean Senior Specialist to join our team in the Houston Service Center. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in Lean principles and a strong commitment to continuous improvement, waste reduction, and operational efficiency. In this role, you will lead the deployment of Lean methodologies across the organization and contribute to improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and strengthening overall operational performance. A strong commitment to HSE excellence and Sustainability is essential, as these pillars are integrated into all improvement activities. Working under the guidance of senior Lean professionals, this position is hands-on, highly collaborative, and requires a proactive approach to driving Lean culture and process optimization throughout the organization.

As a Lean Senior Specialist, you will be responsible for:

• Leading end-to-end analysis and redesign of operational processes, identifying waste, bottlenecks, variability drivers, and inefficiencies while developing sustainable improvement roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
• Driving the deployment, evolution, and standardization of Lean tools and methodologies, including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Acting as a Lean subject matter expert, coaching teams on best practices and adapting Lean tools to different operational environments and maturity levels.
• Owning and strengthening Daily Lean Management routines through visual management systems, KPI reviews, escalation processes, and structured problem-solving practices.
• Supporting performance improvement initiatives focused on Shop Turn Around Time, delivery, quality, safety, and productivity metrics.
• Leading continuous improvement projects from problem definition through implementation, benefits realization, and sustainability planning.
• Developing project charters, conducting data analysis, validating hypotheses, managing action plans, monitoring risks, and communicating results to stakeholders.
• Supporting Houston Service Center volume growth and capability expansion to meet future business demands.
• Designing and delivering Lean training programs, workshops, and coaching sessions across all organizational levels.
• Promoting Lean thinking, standard work, and a structured problem-solving culture throughout the organization.
• Facilitating collaboration among operations, quality, supply chain, engineering, and HSE teams to drive cross-functional improvements.
• Leveraging network synergies through best-practice sharing, benchmarking activities, and cross-site learning initiatives.
• Driving the identification, standardization, and deployment of successful Lean solutions across the network.
• Supporting change adoption and fostering accountability, ownership, and sustainable implementation of improvements.
• Defining, monitoring, and governing Lean-related KPIs to evaluate process performance and improvement effectiveness.
• Analyzing trends and systemic issues while implementing corrective and preventive actions to achieve long-term operational excellence.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrate excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken, with the ability to effectively engage cross-functional and multi-site stakeholders.
• Have solid hands-on experience in Lean and Continuous Improvement within manufacturing, service, repair, or operational environments.
• Possess a recognized Lean or Six Sigma certification, such as Green Belt or Black Belt, with proven experience applying the methodology and delivering measurable results.
• Be proficient in Excel and data analysis, with the ability to build KPIs, analyze trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective improvement actions.
• Exhibit a proactive mindset with the ability to influence without authority, coach teams, and drive engagement across functions.
• Demonstrate experience supporting the growth of Lean culture and Lean maturity across operational organizations.
• Be comfortable operating in a networked environment, collaborating across sites, sharing best practices, and supporting standardization while respecting local operational requirements.

Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.

Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans. This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is:

Manufacturing Senior Specialist - Lean Manufacturing At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.