Lean Six Sigma Program Manager - Americas

Worldwide Flight Services, Inc. • Tomball, TX

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About The Position

Lean Six Sigma Program Manager - Americas provides a common language, processes, and metrics across the enterprise which includes regular reviews of training materials and standards used to drive continuous improvement and strives for operational excellence across all business functional areas and processes by deploying Lean tools and Six Sigma principles. The Program Manager will play an active role in driving accelerated operating and financial performance through the development of the employees in the Lean Six Sigma programs. The selected candidate will work closely with the Program Director in the implementation and evolution of the overall Lean Six Sigma program at WFS. This position requires sound leadership, operations and productivity improvement knowledge, keen core finance and business acumen, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• Must be a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• Must have at least 4 years of experience in a full time CI or OpEx role
• Must be willing to certify candidates as Green Belts and Black Belts on behalf of WFS
• Must be comfortable interacting with, and coaching, individuals at various levels of an organization with the appropriate level of tact.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must have an extremely high level of integrity and confidentiality.
• As a regional role this role may require occasional travel to different cities (<25% travel)

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience teaching Lean Six Sigma certifications at any level

Responsibilities

• Conduct Green Belt training sessions for candidates in their respective regions, ensuring adherence to the standardized curriculum and training materials provided by the Master Black Belt.
• Facilitate interactive and engaging training sessions to effectively transfer knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies, tools, and techniques to Green Belt students.
• Provide guidance and support to students throughout their training, clarifying concepts, addressing questions, and offering real-world examples.
• Serve as mentors to Green Belt students, guiding them through the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) methodology and helping them apply Lean Six Sigma tools to their projects.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to Green Belts, at regularly scheduled intervals, assisting them in project selection, data analysis, problem-solving, and stakeholder management.
• Share personal experiences and lessons learned to inspire and motivate Green Belts to drive continuous improvement within their areas of responsibility.
• Review project charters developed by Green Belt candidates, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, clarity of objectives, and feasibility of scope.
• Monitor project progress through regular checkpoints, reviewing data analysis, problem-solving efforts, and implementation plans.

Benefits

• Access your pay when you need it through DailyPay app
• On the spot awards offered through the Awardco Platform including gift cards and more
• Multiple options for both full and part-time employees for medical care
• Travel Discounts, Pet insurance, Discount Shopping & More
• Wellness Programs offered to all employees
• 401k program offered with company match
• Opportunity for Internal Mobility and transfers 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