Senior Lead Specialist, Continuous Improvement

Laveer Engineering; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Lead Specialist in Continuous Improvement, focusing on process optimization and Lean Six Sigma initiatives. This role involves leading projects, mentoring teams, and driving a culture of continuous improvement while working remotely within the US.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Lean Six Sigma and process improvement; 10-15 years preferred.
• Certified Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma or actively pursuing it.

Responsibilities

• Drive process optimization and efficiency across the organization.
• Lead cross-functional teams using DMAIC process and Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Provide mentoring and coaching on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process Improvement

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s preferred

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Lead Specialist, Continuous Improvement role at Laveer Engineering

Requisition Number: 24658

Company: Westinghouse Electric Co

Location: Cranberry Township, US

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset. We seek to attract and recruit the most qualified talent while valuing diversity in the global workplace.

The Senior Lead Specialist, Continuous Improvement is responsible for driving process optimization, efficiency, and structured problem solving at Westinghouse locations worldwide. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and delivering measurable results. Travel up to 20% is expected, including international travel. This is a US-only remote role.

Your Day-to-Day

1. Partner with leadership to select, prioritize, and deploy key continuous improvement projects across the organization.
2. Lead cross-functional teams to execute and deliver multiple projects using DMAIC process and Lean Six Sigma tools.
3. Lead Lean Six Sigma Green Belt training at Westinghouse facilities in the US and Europe.
4. Identify and lead Kaizen Events to optimize processes, improving quality, productivity, and costs.
5. Act as a change agent to promote a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring adoption and sustainability of initiatives.
6. Report progress, challenges, and successes to senior leadership, aligning initiatives with strategic goals.
7. Provide mentoring and coaching on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Who You Are

1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or equivalent; Master’s preferred.
2. 5+ years in Lean Six Sigma and process improvement; 10-15 years preferred.
3. Certified Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma or actively pursuing it.

Why Westinghouse?

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and income protection benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Educational reimbursement
• Employee referral program

Westinghouse is committed to safety, quality, integrity, customer focus, innovation, speed, teamwork, and accountability. Our global headquarters is in Cranberry Township, PA, with over 9,000 employees in 19 countries. Learn more at westinghousenuclear.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Connect with us on social media:

Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube

Employment may involve access to controlled information subject to US export laws and regulations.

Additional Job Info

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management, Manufacturing
• Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing