Strategic CI Leader: Lean Six Sigma Excellence

Glidewell-Laboratories

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 106,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Glidewell-Laboratories seeks a proven Continuous Improvement leader to shape the future of our operations in Irvine, CA. You will drive strategic, hands-on improvements using Lean Six Sigma, DMAIC, and structured problem solving across cross-functional teams.

You will develop business cases, charters, and implementation plans, quantify operational and financial impact, and coach teams to sustain gains. Strong Black Belt experience and stakeholder influence are essential for success.

Qualifications

Six Sigma Black Belt Certification from ASQ or a recognized equivalent organization preferred; demonstrated Black Belt-level project experience required.
Shingo Institute or equivalent Operational Excellence training preferred.
PMI PMP Certification preferred.
Lean or Operational Excellence certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads moderately complex, cross-functional improvement initiatives aligned with organizational priorities, applying DMAIC, Lean, and structured problem-solving methodologies to optimize processes, redesign workflows, standardize operations, and sustain results.
Supports the development and implementation of management systems, operational standards, and process improvements that improve performance visibility, accountability, and execution consistency.
Applies Lean Six Sigma, statistical analysis, process observation, and structured problem-solving methods to identify process variation, inefficiencies, constraints, and root causes; evaluate solutions; and drive measurable improvements in productivity, quality, customer experience, lead time, and scalability.
Facilitates Kaizen events, workshops, and continuous improvement activities.
Develops project charters, business cases, implementation plans, and operational updates for improvement initiatives.
Quantifies, validates, tracks, and communicates the operational and financial impact of improvement initiatives including productivity, labor, capacity, quality, cost, inventory, and lead-time improvements.
Develops control plans, performance measures, standard work, and management routines to sustain improvements and prevent regression.
Coaches leaders, project teams, and developing CI practitioners in structured problem solving, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, project execution, and change management.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and sustainable business results.
Serves as a continuous improvement resource to leaders and teams in the application of Lean, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence, and structured problem-solving methodologies.