Lead complex Lean Six Sigma projects to improve cost, quality, delivery, and safety, while coaching teams across the organization in problem-solving capabilities.
As the Black Belt – Lean, you will be a results-focused change leader responsible for executing complex, cross-functional improvement projects that deliver measurable business impact. You will apply Lean Six Sigma methods to improve cost, quality, delivery, safety, and customer experience while coaching teams and building problem-solving capabilities across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end DMAIC and PDCA projects delivering measurable improvements in performance, cost, quality, delivery, safety, and customer experience.
- Apply Lean tools and statistical analysis to identify root causes, validate solutions, and ensure sustainable results.
- Drive implementation and control plans to sustain gains.
- Facilitate cross-functional project teams across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and functional areas.
- Coach Green Belts and project team members in Lean Six Sigma tools and disciplined problem solving.
- Develop and track project KPIs, financial benefits, and progress against targets.
- Communicate results, risks, and learnings to project sponsors and leadership.
- Promote standard work, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement behaviors.
- Support deployment of the Wesco Lean Operating System through project execution.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree - in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Analytics, or other technical discipline required; Master’s Degree preferred
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (ASQ, IASSC, CSSC, or equivalent) required
- PMP, Agile certifications preferred
- 7 years of extensive Lean or Lean Six Sigma experience in medium or large companies
- 3 years leading or managing large-scale strategic initiatives
- Experience leading multiple complex improvement projects using DMAIC and PDCA
- Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving capability
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or other technically complex environments
- Strong change agent capabilities
- Strong facilitating skills – able to conduct DMAIC / PDCA workshop
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Working knowledge of SigmaXL and or Minitab
- Experience presenting project results to senior leadership
- Experience in Project Management preferred
- Working knowledge of Agile methodology preferred
- Ability to travel 25% - 50% (domestic and international travel)
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About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.
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