Senior Continuous Improvement Leader

Elliott Group; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Group seeks a senior Lean & Continuous Improvement leader to drive multi-site programs, accelerate transformation, and build CI capability across operations, including shop floor and service contexts. You will advise leaders on strategy, design governance, and guide major Kaizen events to embed new ways of working.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or business, 8+ years of cross-site transformation experience, and a Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt (or equivalent) with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience leading complex, cross-site transformations.
• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred; Lean Leadership/Lean Master preferred.
• Expert facilitation and program leadership across diverse cultures and sites.
• Strong business acumen (P&L, service costs, warranty/returns, customer experience).
• Ability to design governance, operating mechanisms, and standards that enable sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site strategic programs and enterprise initiatives.
• Develop and deploy CI standards, toolkits, and training/certification support.
• Build governance mechanisms and lead change management.
• Partner with leaders to remove systemic barriers and standardize processes.
• Expert CI practitioner; program leadership; executive communication.
• Culture building and coaching; ability to influence policy and strategy.
• Financial acumen and benefits realization discipline.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Change management

Program leadership

Executive communication

Cross-site collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Operations

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or equivalent

Job description

**Overview & Responsibilities**Serve as a senior subject-matter expert and change agent, leading complex, cross-site programs and advising leaders on process excellence strategy for manufacturing and/or service operations. This individual will accelerate transformation, develop standards, and build CI capability across teams. The position is to coordinate and lead a wide range of activities that are designed to improve on-time delivery, productivity, quality, cost, safety, and/or environmental performance. The position will assist in the evaluation process, justification of improvements, and with carrying out the implementation plan.**QUALIFICATIONS:*** Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience). Degrees or Advanced Degrees with an emphasis on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence considered a plus.* 8+ years experience leading complex, cross-site transformations and building CI capability.* Certifications: Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred; Lean Leadership / Lean Master preferred.* Expert facilitation and program leadership across diverse cultures and sites.* Strong business acumen (P&L drivers, service cost drivers, warranty/returns, customer experience).* Ability to design governance, operating mechanisms, and standards that enable sustainment.* Proven track record delivering large, measurable improvements and enabling others to deliver results.* Strong executive communication; ability to influence priorities and decisions.* Comfortable working in shop floor, repair center, or field service environments as required.* Process and leadership-oriented mindset.* Meeting facilitation and training skills required.**NATURE OF THE JOB:*** Lead complex, multi-site programs and strategic initiatives; serve as principal facilitator for major Kaizen events.* Design and deploy CI standards, toolkits, and training curricula; develop internal capability.* Advise leaders on prioritization, governance, and operating mechanisms for excellence.* Lead change management and communication plans to embed new ways of working.* Identify and remove systemic barriers; escalate enterprise issues and drive resolution.**JOB RESPONSIBLITIES/COMPETENCIES:*** Lead multi-site strategic programs and enterprise initiatives.* Develop and deploy CI standards, toolkits, and training/certification support.* Build governance mechanisms and lead change management.* Partner with leaders to remove systemic barriers and standardize processes.* Expert CI practitioner; program leadership; executive communication.* Culture building and coaching; ability to influence policy and strategy.* Financial acumen and benefits realization discipline.