Senior Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement Lead

WestRock Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Senior Process Improvement professional to lead multiple Lean Six Sigma teams across locations in Illinois. You will translate process improvements into budgeted financial benefits and guide Green Belts and Black Belts on kaizen and DMAIC projects.

You will align with leadership on priorities, drive 2-4 concurrent projects, and manage >6 projects annually with substantial productivity gains. Strong coaching, financial, and presentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a technical field, preferred.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing/continuous improvement experience.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Strong financial acumen for project value to the P&L.
• Ability to travel up to 90% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2-4 project improvement teams concurrently, potentially at multiple locations.
• Execute >6 projects per year with a significant impact on the business (BBs to provide >$1MM productivity).
• Coach multiple Green Belt projects per year.
• Translate process improvement findings into production specifications and standard work.
• Maintain project documentation within the project management system.
• Ensure standards of project execution for DMAIC and kaizen projects are met.
• Consistently identify project opportunities to improve the business.
• Support business unit or divisional initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Data-driven decision making

Project leadership

Financial acumen

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

BS/BA; Technical Degree Preferred

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Visio

SharePoint

Job description

WestRock Company is seeking a Senior Process Improvement professional to lead multiple Lean Six Sigma teams across locations in Illinois. You will translate process improvements into budgeted financial benefits and guide Green Belts and Black Belts on kaizen and DMAIC projects.

You will align with leadership on priorities, drive 2-4 concurrent projects, and manage >6 projects annually with substantial productivity gains. Strong coaching, financial, and presentation skills are essential.