Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement Site Lead
Description
Standard Job Description
This position is for a Site Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Black Belt/Master Black Belt Lead. This role will support the Site/Functional Leadership team in engaging LSS tools and practices across our operations and aid in strategy development and implementation. This role will oversee multiple LSS projects, provide guidance and mentorship to Green Belt and Black Belt candidates, and lead and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and drive the execution of Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the site, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and delivering measurable results in affordability, unit cost, and process efficiency
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Continuous Improvement strategy that drives significant reductions in unit cost and improvements in process efficiency, with a focus on achieving specific affordability goals and rate goals by program
- Develop and implement cadence to engage and motivate employees in Continuous Improvement efforts, ensuring that all employees understand the importance of their role in driving site-level goals and objectives
- Develop, maintain, and track Site Excellence Plans to align with strategic objectives
- Provide leadership communication and reporting, including regular updates on project status and outcomes
- Lead regularly scheduled LSS review meetings
- Identify, scope, and prioritize LSS projects and events based on site performance metrics and business needs, tracking for timely completion and delivery of measurable results
- Proactively identify risks related to LSS projects and implement mitigation strategies
- Create and drive HPU burn down plans
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Green Belt and Black Belt candidate
- Coordinate and lead stie Green Belt training with Lockheed Martin curriculum
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in engineering or related field with 5+ years of related professional experience
Tools and skills for driving continuous improvement projects
LSS Green Belt Certification
Ability to lead cross-functional project teams
Strong organizational and coordination skills
Experiance working in a manufacturing environment
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance within 1 year, which requires U.S. citizenship
Desired Skills
LSS Black Belt Certification
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working in an micro electronics manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills