Continuous Improvement Leader
Job Description
- Lead Lean & Six Sigma initiatives, high-impact projects and annual strategy deployment (Hoshin Planning, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizens).
- Coach and train team members at all Belt levels; develop training materials and oversee certification goals.
- Drive the company’s Production System KPIs, project funnel, and financial benefits tracking.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and other functions to identify, prioritize, and execute improvement opportunities.
- Support sites with process analysis, root cause investigations, corrective actions, and system/data utilization improvements.
- Benchmark best practices, establish program KPIs/metrics, and report on progress to leadership.
- Manage budgets and timelines for Lean & Six Sigma projects; support safety and quality initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience (Engineering preferred).
- Minimum 7 years working in Process Improvement, Quality or Operational Excellence roles.
- Minimum 5 years in a company with a strong, recognized Lean & Six Sigma program and culture.
- Minimum 3 years Project Management experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects.
- Proven record of results managing in a matrix environment.
- Demonstrated Minitab proficiency and teaching Minitab to others.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Lean Certification.
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- PMP or Prince 2.0 certification desirable.
Meet Your Recruiter
Erik Butzen
Technical Recruiter
Erik Butzen is a skilled and compassionate Senior Recruiter passionate about empowering individuals to advance in their careers. With two years of dedicated service at Sterling, Erik has already significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Having honed his expertise over five years in the field of recruiting, Erik possesses a deep understanding of the industry's intricacies. His journey began with the desire to assist individuals in finding opportunities that would propel their professional growth forward.
As a Senior Recruiter, Erik takes great pride in his ability to help people make meaningful advancements in their careers. Whether it's guiding a candidate through the interview process, providing valuable insights into the job market, or matching the right talent with the perfect role, Erik is committed to positively impacting the lives of those he interacts with.
One of Erik's most valuable pieces of advice to both hiring managers and fellow recruiters is to ask a lot of questions. Understanding the needs and expectations of both candidates and employers is essential to finding the best fit for both parties.