Six Sigma Black Belt

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

S&C Electric Company is seeking a Six Sigma Black Belt to join its Quality team. This key individual-contributor role leads data-driven process-improvement initiatives across the organization, identifying inefficiencies, solving complex problems, and achieving measurable business outcomes such as reduced Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and fewer Customer Escapes. The position applies Six Sigma and Lean methodologies and trains, mentors, and certifies team members in Six Sigma tools and techniques. The role partners with engineering, production, and other departments to improve quality and operations; analyzes processes and data to identify root causes and opportunities; and implements improvements that are sustained and incorporated into standard operating procedures. It also develops and delivers training, supports organizational change management, tracks quality metrics, and reports project progress and outcomes. The position is based on-site, with a flexible start time and a stated schedule of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional travel, including overnight and international travel, and extended hours when necessary are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience in quality or process-improvement roles within the manufacturing industry.
At least 5 years of Six Sigma project experience.
Demonstrated success leading complex Six Sigma projects with measurable business outcomes.
Expertise in Lean principles and continuous-improvement methodologies.
Leadership ability to guide, motivate, and delegate; drive decisions and results; embrace change, culture, and inclusion; and demonstrate integrity.
Success coaching high-performing teams that learn and apply complex, industry-specific concepts.
Strong understanding of quality metrics, including Customer Escapes and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
Business acumen, an entrepreneurial approach, and analytical skills, including the ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and use data and learnings to drive continuous improvement.
Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills, including the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, influence outcomes, lead strategic-planning discussions, and present to varied audiences.
Ability to recommend suitable tools and resolutions without making solutions unnecessarily complicated or costly.
Interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with stakeholders up to the C-suite and executive level, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors, and foster collaboration among diverse audiences.
Organizational, planning, and project-management skills, including the ability to creatively solve problems and manage a high volume of diverse strategic projects.
Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight and international travel, and work extended hours when necessary.
Ability to perform the described physical and communication activities, including frequent sitting and walking; occasional manual dexterity, stair use, and close-range observation; and continuous effective communication.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional process-improvement projects to address inefficiencies, improve product quality, and reduce defects.
Develop project charters, define objectives and scope, manage deliverables using Six Sigma tools such as DMAIC, and maintain project timelines aligned with organizational goals.
Partner with engineering, production, and other departments to implement process improvements and provide guidance on quality and operational challenges.
Facilitate team buy-in for proposed solutions and lead detailed Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to address recurring issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Apply Six Sigma principles and Lean methodologies to optimize production processes, reduce variability, and improve operational performance.
Use process mapping, value stream analysis, and other tools to identify problems and waste and develop streamlined workflows.
Analyze processes to identify root causes of defects and improvement opportunities, then implement improvements using Six Sigma tools and techniques.
Ensure process improvements are sustained and incorporated into standard operating procedures.
Use statistical analysis and data-driven methods to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare and present reports on project progress, outcomes, and recommendations; track KPIs and ensure quality-improvement goals are met.
Develop and deliver Six Sigma training programs, design training methodology, approve supporting resources, assess training effectiveness, and improve training as needed.
Train, mentor, and certify team members in Six Sigma tools and techniques.
Partner with the business on change-management initiatives and communicate changes throughout the organization.
Engage stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and support for Six Sigma initiatives.
Understand and comply with applicable content standards, brand guidelines, company policies, and rules.
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required, communicate effectively and respectfully, and perform other responsibilities as defined.