Business Partner, Black Belt

Primient•Decatur, IL

6d•$123,515 - $154,394•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Partner, Black Belt sits within the Continuous Improvement team and drives operational excellence by embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the organization. This role is responsible for leading and mentoring teams in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, driving targeted short- and long-term continuous improvement initiatives, manages key projects, supporting local plant efforts, and conducting analyses to enable data-driven decision-making and operational solutions. By championing Primient’s values of integrity, growth, and excellence, the Business Partner, Black Belt enhances efficiency, productivity and sustainable growth across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, STEM, supply chain, business administration, finance, or a related field
Certification in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Experience leading Lean Six Sigma project work
3+ years experience in continuous improvement roles in a continuous process manufacturing environment
Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement Methodologies (e.g. TPS, Stable Ops)
Continuous Manufacturing Processes (operations, maintenance, EHS and quality)
Microsoft Applications
Statistical Simulation and Analytical Tools (e.g. Minitab, PowerBI, ERP / SAP)
Excellent verbal and written communication
Change Management
Influential leadership
Critical thinking
Project Management
Data analysis & interpretation
Strategic planning
Time management & prioritization
Risk monitoring and mitigation
Facilitation
Safety-first
Structured Continuous improvement
Challenge the status quo
Action-oriented
Composed under pressure
Results-driven
Data-driven
Flexible & Adaptable

Nice To Haves

Experience in leadership roles (e.g., decision making capacity)
Facilitation or learning and development experience
Project management experience (e.g., complex continuous improvement projects)

Responsibilities

Lead Primient Operating Model (POM) implementation: Drive the plant-level implementation of POM, ensuring alignment with operations goals. Provide strategic consultation to plant teams for effective and uniform implementation.
Champion a Safety-First Culture: Advocate for and model a “Safety First” culture within the Plant. Provide tools and lead projects that enhance safety standards and improve safety outcomes.
Develop and Report Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success. Provide regular reports and insights to project sponsors and leadership to track progress.
Manage Continuous Improvement (CI) Deployment: Lead the execution of Lean Six Sigma projects to drive process improvement and defect reduction
Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Improvement: Implement and support plant level OEE tools and reporting. Lead improvement projects to optimize OEE.
Utilize Data Management Tools: Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to support operational improvements, streamline reporting, and manage plant data more efficiently.
Manage Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Process improvement Projects: Lead process improvement projects in collaboration with plant personnel, leadership, and engineering teams to improve efficiency, quality, and costs.
Deliver Lean Six Sigma Trainings: Lead problem solving training initiatives, including Green Belt training, RCCA, Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (FMEA), LSS awareness and tools training
Mentor and Coach Lean Six Sigma Green Belts: Provide mentorship and coaching to Green Belts and project team members, helping them to drive continuous improvement.