Senior Continuous Improvement Leader

Elliott Company; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Company is seeking a Senior Subject-Matter Expert to lead complex, cross-site programs focused on process excellence in manufacturing and service operations. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required.

The successful candidate will drive transformation initiatives, improve delivery and quality, and establish Continuous Improvement standards while working closely with various leaders across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience leading complex, cross-site transformations and building CI capability.
• Expert facilitation and program leadership across diverse cultures and sites.
• Strong executive communication; ability to influence priorities and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site strategic programs and enterprise initiatives.
• Develop and deploy CI standards, toolkits, and training/certification support.
• Partner with leaders to remove systemic barriers and standardize processes.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Black Belt

Executive Communication

Program Leadership

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

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 coordinates and leads a wide range of activities designed to improve on‑time delivery, productivity, quality, cost, safety, and/or environmental performance. It also assists in the evaluation process, justification of improvements, and in 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; engage enterprise issues and drive resolution.

Job Responsibilities / 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ebara Elliott Energy is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the federal, state or local laws of the United States. Applicants and employees are protected under U.S. federal law from discrimination.