Operational Excellence Leader: Lean Six Sigma for Manufacturing

Tec Group Inc; Maine; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tec Group Inc is seeking a hands-on Lean Six Sigma Black Belt/Associate Black Belt to drive continuous improvement at a major pulp and paper facility in Maine. You will lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with mill leadership, and deliver measurable savings by turning data into actionable initiatives.

The role emphasizes real-world impact beyond analysis, with direct influence on operations, processes, and long-term sustainability across the manufacturing site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in pulp and paper manufacturing.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt with Black Belt highly valued; Black Belt preferred.
• Track record of delivering measurable cost savings and productivity gains.
• Ability to work with mill leadership and frontline employees.
• Experience applying Lean principles, root-cause analysis, process mapping, and statistical tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact Lean Six Sigma projects that reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Partner with mill leadership to identify opportunities and translate strategies into action.
• Own projects from problem identification through implementation and sustainability.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Change leadership

Project management

Root-cause analysis

Data-driven decisions

People skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Tec Group Inc is seeking a hands-on Lean Six Sigma Black Belt/Associate Black Belt to drive continuous improvement at a major pulp and paper facility in Maine. You will lead cross-functional teams, collaborate with mill leadership, and deliver measurable savings by turning data into actionable initiatives.

The role emphasizes real-world impact beyond analysis, with direct influence on operations, processes, and long-term sustainability across the manufacturing site.