Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt - Data Analytics & Process Improvement

Air Products • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. We are seeking a highly skilled Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with expertise in data analytics and process improvement to drive operational excellence across our organization. This role will be responsible for leading high-impact projects using the DMAIC methodology, applying multivariate Design of Experiments (DOE), and leveraging data-driven insights to optimize business processes. The ideal candidate will have experience leading cross-functional teams, solving complex problems with statistical analysis, and delivering measurable improvements aligned with business objectives. This role will report directly to the Quality Manager.

Requirements

• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or data analytics.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional project teams to achieve significant business results.
• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and experimental design.
• Hands-on experience with multivariate DOE and statistical modeling.
• Proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Minitab, SQL, etc).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence and drive change.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in predictive analytics, AI/ML applications in process improvement.
• Familiarity with agile project management and digital transformation initiatives.
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen projects to drive efficiency, quality, and cost reduction across operations by identifying process inefficiencies and waste.
• Utilize multivariate DOE to identify key process drivers and optimize performance.
• Apply DMAIC methodology to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Develop data-driven solutions and implement process controls to ensure long-term success.
• Design and build a predictive model utilizing past and current process and performance data to proactively indicate recommended process condition changes and the expected outcome.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals, scope, and success metrics.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership through data visualization and reports.
• Conduct training and mentorship for Green Belts and project teams to build organizational capability.
• Utilize advanced analytics tools such as Minitab and SQL to analyze and interpret data.
• Identify opportunities for automation, predictive analytics, and AI-driven improvements.
• Ensure project alignment with business strategy and measurable impact on KPIs.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees