Operational Excellence Leader – Lean Six Sigma

First Quality; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

First Quality is looking for a Business Process Improvement Leader for their location in Centre County, State College, PA. The role requires implementing process enhancements, applying methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and the Black Belt certification. The benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive health plans, and paid parental leave. The position includes travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in process improvement or operational excellence.
• Proven track record in manufacturing or complex business environments.
• Consulting skills to develop relationships and achieve project goals.

Responsibilities

• Establish process improvement goals and strategies.
• Conduct assessments to identify inefficiencies.
• Design and deploy Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Project management

Process mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

ASQ or equivalent Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt certification

Tools

Statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP)

Digital analytics platforms

Job description

First Quality is looking for a Business Process Improvement Leader for their location in Centre County, State College, PA. The role requires implementing process enhancements, applying methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and the Black Belt certification. The benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive health plans, and paid parental leave. The position includes travel up to 50%.