Black Belt - LEAN

Wesco•Lewisville, TX

About The Position

As the Black Belt – Lean, you will be a results-focused change leader responsible for executing complex, cross-functional improvement projects that deliver measurable business impact. You will apply Lean Six Sigma methods to improve cost, quality, delivery, safety, and customer experience while coaching teams and building problem-solving capabilities across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree - in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Analytics, or other technical discipline required
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (ASQ, IASSC, CSSC, or equivalent) required
7 years of extensive Lean or Lean Six Sigma experience in medium or large companies
3 years leading or managing large-scale strategic initiatives
Experience leading multiple complex improvement projects using DMAIC and PDCA
Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving capability
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
Experience in manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or other technically complex environments
Strong change agent capabilities
Strong facilitating skills – able to conduct DMAIC / PDCA workshop
Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Working knowledge of SigmaXL and or Minitab
Experience presenting project results to senior leadership
Ability to travel 25% - 50% (domestic and international travel)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred
PMP, Agile certifications preferred
Experience in Project Management preferred
Working knowledge of Agile methodology preferred

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end DMAIC and PDCA projects delivering measurable improvements in performance, cost, quality, delivery, safety, and customer experience.
Apply Lean tools and statistical analysis to identify root causes, validate solutions, and ensure sustainable results.
Drive implementation and control plans to sustain gains.
Facilitate cross-functional project teams across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and functional areas.
Coach Green Belts and project team members in Lean Six Sigma tools and disciplined problem solving.
Develop and track project KPIs, financial benefits, and progress against targets.
Communicate results, risks, and learnings to project sponsors and leadership.
Promote standard work, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement behaviors.
Support deployment of the Wesco Lean Operating System through project execution.