Senior Transformation Leader & Coach, Lean Six Sigma Master

A. O. Smith Corporation; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

A.O. Smith Corp in Nashville, TN is seeking a Transformation Leader & Coach with Master Black Belt-level expertise to lead complex initiatives and coach local and field teams. The role emphasizes data-driven diagnosis, solution design, and value realization.

Responsibilities include leading multi-functional transformations, applying Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC), mentoring Black Belts, and aligning initiatives with corporate objectives. Travel to project locations required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience leading complex operational and enterprise transformations.
• Master Black Belt-level expertise in Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, and SPC.
• Experience coaching Black Belts or transformation leaders.
• Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead or materially support the most complex transformation initiatives through diagnosis to handoff with measurable outcomes.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC to define problems, verify measurements, identify root causes, test countermeasures, and improve performance.
• Conduct advanced analysis using process data, statistics, hypothesis testing, regression, and related tools.
• Coach FDTLs and develop independent problem-solving and leadership capability.
• Establish Transformation Office standards for charters, diagnostics, analytics, tollgates, and change leadership.
• Lead or support phase-gate reviews to ensure sufficient evidence and a solid plan for advancement.
• Collaborate with sponsors, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, HR, and BU leaders to mobilize resources and sustain results.
• Translate analysis into executive recommendations and candidly address evidence limitations.
• Continuously improve Transformation Office methodology and curriculum.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC

Statistical analysis

Root-cause analysis

Process capability

FMEA

Change leadership

Executive communication

Coaching Black Belts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

A.O. Smith Corp in Nashville, TN is seeking a Transformation Leader & Coach with Master Black Belt-level expertise to lead complex initiatives and coach local and field teams. The role emphasizes data-driven diagnosis, solution design, and value realization.

Responsibilities include leading multi-functional transformations, applying Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC), mentoring Black Belts, and aligning initiatives with corporate objectives. Travel to project locations required.