Lean Six Sigma Black Belt/Assoc. Black Belt

Sappi; Skowhegan (ME); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi North America, Somerset Mill in Skowhegan (Maine), seeks an operational Lean Six Sigma Black Belt/Associate Black Belt leader. You will drive high-value projects to reduce costs, train Green Belts, and partner with mill management to deliver sustained improvements.

The role requires a 4-year Engineering degree and 4+ years in the pulp and paper industry, with a track record in Lean Six Sigma project delivery and senior-management collaboration.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years of business experience in a pulp and paper industry.
• Proven Lean Six Sigma Black/Green Belt with project delivery.
• Ability to train and coach Green Belts and teams.
• Strong leadership and communication with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex Lean Six Sigma projects to reduce variable and fixed costs.
• Train, mentor, and coach Green Belts and teams through project lifecycles.
• Partner with Somerset mill management and key stakeholders.
• Lead productivity reviews and manage the project pipeline.
• Provide training on process-improvement tools as required by leadership.

Skills

LSS Black Belt

Leadership

Coaching

Change management

Training

Communication

Influencing

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Country: United States

City: Skowhegan

State: Maine

Location: Mill Somerset

Division: Technical

Pay Range: $100,000-$135,000

Sappi North America Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions. Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

Overview

The operational Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (BB) / Associate Black Belt position is a leadership position based in the Somerset Mill. The LSS BB has had proven success as a Green Belt or Black Belt who has consistently achieved business results, and worked with mill management teams, project sponsors, and key stakeholders.

The LSS Black Belt is relied on heavily to lead complex, high-value projects focused on reducing variable and fixed costs with project work interfacing with internal and external customers and suppliers. The incumbent will provide training to all levels of the business to facilitate major change. They will also coach, mentor, and train Green Belts, process improvement teams, and demonstrate mastery of a wide range of Process Improvement/Lean Six Sigma tools.

Responsibilities

• Timely completion of LSS projects; recording project details in tracking systems and adhering to project timelines to achieve savings with Green Belt support. Continually influencing without authority, to implement improvements and drive continuous improvement.
• Train, mentor, and coach Green Belts and teams, from project prioritization and selection to project completion and sustainability. Assist with change management during execution phase.
• Build partnerships within Somerset and support manufacturing in daily operational needs.
• Organizational LSS leadership including, but not limited to, opportunity identification sessions, productivity reviews, and project pipeline management. Monthly productivity reviews at Mill Lead Team level with project presentations and regular updates.
• Provide specific training or tool execution for functional areas at request of leadership in all areas of Process Improvement.

Special Skills

• Self-starter, able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision
• Effective communicator at all levels of the organization, especially senior leadership
• Ability to lead senior teams to identify major change opportunities
• Effective at influencing and leading teams at multiple levels within the organization
• Ability to influence strategy and major change, utilizing change management leadership tools and skills
• Able to use the full range of LSS tools as situations require
• Ability to lead, teach, coach, and mentor employees in Lean and Six Sigma concepts, project identification, implementation, and follow up

Entry Requirements

• 4 year degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 4years of business experience in a pulp and paper industry

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job. Please be aware that your supervisor may be contacted for a reference. Job grade: S7/HRL 16 to S7/HRL 18.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.