Senior Continuous Improvement Leader

Elliott Group, Ebara Corp • Jeannette, PA

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About The Position

Serve as a senior subject-matter expert and change agent, leading complex, cross-site programs and advising leaders on process excellence strategy for manufacturing and/or service operations. This individual will accelerate transformation, develop standards, and build CI capability across teams. The position is to coordinate and lead a wide range of activities that are designed to improve on-time delivery, productivity, quality, cost, safety, and/or environmental performance. The position will assist in the evaluation process, justification of improvements, and with carrying out the implementation plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years experience leading complex, cross-site transformations and building CI capability.
• Expert facilitation and program leadership across diverse cultures and sites.
• Strong business acumen (P&L drivers, service cost drivers, warranty/returns, customer experience).
• Ability to design governance, operating mechanisms, and standards that enable sustainment.
• Proven track record delivering large, measurable improvements and enabling others to deliver results.
• Strong executive communication; ability to influence priorities and decisions.
• Comfortable working in shop floor, repair center, or field service environments as required.
• Process and leadership-oriented mindset.
• Meeting facilitation and training skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Degrees or Advanced Degrees with an emphasis on Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Operational Excellence considered a plus.
• Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred; Lean Leadership / Lean Master preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-site programs and strategic initiatives; serve as principal facilitator for major Kaizen events.
• Design and deploy CI standards, toolkits, and training curricula; develop internal capability.
• Advise leaders on prioritization, governance, and operating mechanisms for excellence.
• Lead change management and communication plans to embed new ways of working.
• Identify and remove systemic barriers; escalate enterprise issues and drive resolution.
• Lead multi-site strategic programs and enterprise initiatives.
• Develop and deploy CI standards, toolkits, and training/certification support.
• Build governance mechanisms and lead change management.
• Partner with leaders to remove systemic barriers and standardize processes.

Benefits

• We are proud of our legacy, but our focus is on the future, putting our tradition of innovation to work on the new challenges facing global energy production and processes.
• Using advanced technologies, producing high-quality products, and offering reliable services are just a few of the ways that Ebara Elliott Energy is doing its part to contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior