Senior Continuous Improvement Leader

Ebara Elliott Energy; Jeannette (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ebara Elliott Energy seeks a Senior Subject-Matter Expert to lead complex cross-site programs and enhance process excellence in manufacturing and service operations.

This role involves developing continuous improvement (CI) capabilities, overseeing governance structures, and advising leaders on operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in CI methodologies, with a strong emphasis on Lean and Six Sigma practices.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree and exhibit strong communication skills, capable of influencing organizational change.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in leading complex, cross-site transformations.
• Certifications in Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.
• Strong business acumen with a focus on P&L drivers.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-site programs and strategic initiatives.
• Design and deploy CI standards, toolkits, and training curricula.
• Advise leaders on governance and operating mechanisms.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Change management

Executive communication

Process design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, 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 continuous improvement (CI) capability across teams. The role coordinates and leads a wide range of activities designed to improve on‑time delivery, productivity, quality, cost, safety, and environmental performance. The position assists in evaluating process improvements, justifying them, and carrying out implementation plans.

Qualifications

• 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, or Operational Excellence considered a plus.
• 8+ years of 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.

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; accelerate enterprise issue 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.