LeanSigma Champion

Benchmark Electronics•Winona, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lean Sigma Champion provides expertise and guidance in developing, documenting, implementing, and validating focused, sustainable value stream transformations. The role supports cross-functional collaboration to identify, form teams for, and execute value stream activities; promotes sharing and implementation of best practices; and coaches and develops employees to strengthen site capabilities in operational excellence and continuous improvement. The position aligns value streams with site, regional, and global strategies and works with the Corporate Lean Sigma Director to introduce and sustain a Lean culture. It provides leadership, coaching, and support for value stream sessions, project identification and prioritization, Lean and Six Sigma projects, business analysis, process initiatives, and DMAIC projects. The role also trains employees in Six Sigma methods and tools, supports certification projects, maintains Lean metrics and maturity assessment data, and works with Finance to track project savings. This is a full-time, onsite position in Winona, Minnesota, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule. It is classified as safety-sensitive. Where permitted by law or required by federal regulation, Benchmark conducts pre-employment drug screening and may conduct reasonable-suspicion and post-incident testing. Employment may be contingent on verification of U.S. Person status because the role may involve access to materials subject to U.S. export control laws.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Effective interpersonal, multitasking, organization, and prioritization skills.
High attention to detail.
Ability to work with diverse groups.
Discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment, and professionalism.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance.
Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
Strong customer service and client focus.
Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software.
At least 2 years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, planning, line management, or an equivalent position.
Bronze Certification through Benchmark or a recognized or accredited organization.
Experience in change management or project management.
Leadership in Lean behaviors, culture, principles, and philosophies.
Strong background in statistics and analytical skills.
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification through a recognized or accredited organization.
Experience with Minitab or similar software.
Proficiency in flow charts and process mapping.
Enthusiasm and passion for Six Sigma principles and tools.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Align value streams with site, regional, and global strategy.
Work with the Corporate Lean Sigma Director to introduce and sustain a Lean culture.
Lead, coach, and support value stream sessions, project identification, and prioritization.
Provide Lean leadership to increase product velocity and quality while reducing transformation cost.
Work with Value Stream owners to develop employee capabilities through Kaizen events, Blitzes, and Lean projects.
Coach and facilitate Bronze Certification projects and mentoring sessions.
Encourage risk taking and experimentation using Lean and scientific tools and methodologies.
Maintain proficiency in current Lean tools and methodologies.
Align with the local Lean rewards and recognition program.
Assist Finance with collecting and organizing data to track and report project savings accurately.
Maintain Lean metric reports and data integrity.
Complete monthly site maintenance of the Lean Maturity Assessment.
Anticipate customer expectations and identify and resolve problems quickly and efficiently.
Continue developing Lean knowledge through books, courses, and seminars.
Follow applicable safety and health rules and regulations, and comply with company security policies and procedures.
Train employees, as requested by site leadership, in Six Sigma tools and techniques, including Design of Experiments, Control Charts, Histograms, and Root Cause Analysis, supporting White, Green, and Black Belt certification.
Use Six Sigma methodology and analytics to achieve measurable business and process improvements.
Lead, coach, and support business analysis, process initiatives, and DMAIC projects to produce measurable productivity gains.
Provide Six Sigma leadership to understand, define, and control critical processes.
Continue developing Six Sigma knowledge through literature, courses, and seminars.