Senior Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Lead

WestRock Company; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a seasoned Lean Six Sigma leader to drive multiple process-improvement initiatives across our plants in the United States. You will mentor Green Belts, translate savings into budgeted improvements, and partner with leadership and finance to deliver measurable productivity gains.

You will manage 2-4 project teams, handle >6 projects annually with multi-million impact, and travel up to 90% to WestRock plants within the defined geographic area.

Qualifications

• BS/BA; Technical degree preferred.
• 5-10 years of manufacturing/continuous improvement experience.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Demonstrated ability to execute projects in fast paced environments using team-based, data-driven approach.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to create financial models to support project selection.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2-4 project improvement teams concurrently, potentially at multiple locations.
• Execute > 6 projects per year with > $1MM in productivity impact.
• Coach multiple Green Belt projects per year.
• Translate improvement findings into production specifications and standard work.
• Maintain project documentation within the project management system.
• Ensure standards of DMAIC and kaizen projects are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve the business and support initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Project leadership

Financial modeling

Coaching and mentoring

Data-driven decision making

Team building

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/BA

Technical Degree Preferred

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Visio

SharePoint

Job description

WestRock Company is seeking a seasoned Lean Six Sigma leader to drive multiple process-improvement initiatives across our plants in the United States. You will mentor Green Belts, translate savings into budgeted improvements, and partner with leadership and finance to deliver measurable productivity gains.

You will manage 2-4 project teams, handle >6 projects annually with multi-million impact, and travel up to 90% to WestRock plants within the defined geographic area.