Six Sigma Black Belt

SC Electric • Chicago, IL

77d • $124,960 - $165,572

About The Position

As an S&C Electric team member, you'll work on projects that have real-world impact. You'll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We're big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in quality or process improvement roles within the manufacturing industry, including at least 5+ years of Six Sigma project experience.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex Six Sigma projects with measurable business outcomes.
• Proven expertise in Lean Principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Great leadership skills with an ability to lead leaders, guide, motivate and delegate to deliver results.
• Demonstrated success coaching high-performing teams that learn and apply complex, industry-specific concepts.
• Possess an excellent understanding of key quality metrics such as Customer Escapes and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Sound business acumen, entrepreneurial approach and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening and presentation).
• Ability to recommend appropriate tools and resolutions to the problem at hand.
• Great interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect.
• Sound organizational, planning and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional process improvement projects to address critical inefficiencies, improve product quality, and reduce defects.
• Engage with engineering, production, and other departments to implement process improvements.
• Apply Six Sigma principles and Lean methodologies to optimize production processes, reduce variability, and improve operational performance.
• Conduct thorough process analyses to identify root causes of defects and areas for improvement.
• Utilize statistical analysis and data-driven methodologies to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and deliver Six Sigma training programs to leaders and team members.
• Act as a key partner to the business in change management initiatives.
• Understand and comply with all applicable content standards, brand guidelines, company policies, and rules.

Benefits

• Competitive and equitable compensation.
• Annual incentive plan (AIP) eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees