Senior Manager Lean Six Sigma

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrows energy challenges and become an employee-owner

Hours

• 8:00 am 5:00 pm On-Site (Chicago IL)

Compensation

At S&C we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $154968 - $205332. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors including performance knowledge job-related skills and experience and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&Cs annual incentive plan (AIP) subject to eligibility criteria.

Join Our Team as a Senior Manager-Lean Six Sigma !

As a senior leader in operational excellence this role integrates Lean system design with advanced Six Sigma methodologies to address complex cross-functional operational challenges. The Senior Manager establishes practical standards for production continuous improvement and structured problem-solving while developing leaders and teams to sustain results over time.

This role partners closely with business unit leadership functional leaders and Lean Six Sigma practitioners to ensure disciplined governance of improvement initiatives and alignment with enterprise goals. Success requires strong analytical acumen executive-level influence and a results-oriented collaborative leadership approach.

Essential Functions:

• Enterprise Lean & Six Sigma StrategySupport andadvancea unifiedenterpriseLean and Six Sigma strategy aligned with S&Cs operational and business objectives. Defineand reinforcetheoperational excellenceframework by integrating Lean system design with Six Sigma methodologies to improve productivity reduce waste and elevate qualityperformance across value streams.

• Training Coaching & Capability Building -Serve asa senior subject matter expert andmentor in Lean and Six Sigma. Build organizational capability by coaching Black Belts Green Belts and senior anddeliver training that strengthens problem-solvingcapability supports leadership development andembedsa culture of continuous improvement.

• Leadership of High-Impact Projects -Identifyprioritizelead and governa portfolio of high-impact initiativeswith measurable impact on cost qualitysafetyanddelivery. Apply advanced Lean Six Sigma tools to address root cause to reduce cost of poor quality and optimizeend-to-endoperationalperformance.

• Strategic ImplementationOwn and execute a phasedLean and Six Sigmadeployment roadmap. Ensure alignment between foundational tools and advanced initiatives todrivesustainable improvement and goverance standard work and execution rigor to suport consistent and scalable deployment.

• Process & System Improvement -Conduct in-depthvalue stream andprocess business unit leadersto implement improvements usingstructured methodologeissuch as;DMAICandKaizen facilitation. Embedimprovementsinto standard operating procedures to ensure performancesustainabilityandscalability.

• Change Management & OrganizationalAlignment -LeadValue Stream leveland cross-functionalchange management. Engage senior leaders and cross-functional teams todriveunderstanding ownership and adoption of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives. Communicate with clarity and consistency toenablealignment reduce resistance andaccelerate transformation.

• Data Analysis & Reporting -Leverage advancedanalysisand performance data to identify trends measure effectivenessof initiatives and and present executive-ready insights and reports. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs)toensurebenefits realization and sustainment.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication -Actas a trusted advisor enterprisechange agent and thought leader in operational excellence. Build strong relationships across functionsand organizational levelstranslatingcomplex concepts intopracticalapplication and fosteringcollaboration to accelerate results.

• Compliance and Standardization -Ensure Lean and Six Sigmaactivitiescomply with company policies brand standards andregulatory requirements. Drivestandardization oftools training and governance to supportconsistententerprise-wideimplementationandoperational discipline.

Skills Knowledge & Experience:

Required

• 15 years of manufacturingexperience with at least5years ofleadingcontinuous improvement.

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise or multi-site Lean Six Sigma initiatives with executive engagement

• Proven portfolio of completed Lean Six Sigma project with multi-million dollar cumulative savings in large organizations(at least $350M)

• Strongfinancial acumenwith the abilty to evaluate cost savings and ROI of improvement initiatives.

• Advanced proficieny in statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making

• Proven experience inassessing processes and developing continuous improvementplans aligning with organizational objectives and ensuring budgetary alignment to optimize resources and drive results.

• Strongleadership skills with an ability toleadguide motivate and delegate to deliver results build teams and capabilities embrace change drive decisions and results embrace culture and inclusion and exhibit integrity.

• Demonstrated success coachingand mentoring anddeveloping Lean Six Sigma practitioners and leaders.

• Strong proficiency in statistical analysis with the ability to interpret data identify trends and make data-driven decisions.

• Solidbusiness acumen entrepreneurial approach and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions problem-solve complex issues and leverage data and learnings to drive improvement and profitable growth.

• Excellentcommunication skills (written verbal listening and presentation)with the ability to engage audiences from executive leadership to production floor team members.

• Stronginterpersonal skillswith the ability to build trust navigate conflict and foster collaboration across diverse teams..

• Demonstratedorganizational planning and project management skills creatively problem-solvingmanufacturing and supply chain relatedissues and juggling a heavy volume of diverse strategic projects.

• Ability to apply practical fit for purpose solutions without unnecessary complexity or cost

Education & Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Operations Business or a related field.

• LeanSix SigmaBlackBelt

Preferred

• MBA orMasters degree inengineering OperationsBusinessor a related field

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting - Continuously required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based tasks for hours at a time.
• Walking - Occasionally required to walk moderate distances.
• Communication - Continuously required to talk and hear or otherwise in person and by phone/conference calls.
• Observation / Eyesight - Frequently required to observe details at close range including depth perception peripheral vision and the ability to differentiate between colors.
• Lifting - Occasionally required to solo lift supplies weighing from 5 to 20 pounds and some operation of hand carts.
• Travel - Infrequently required to travel overnight domestically and internationally and work extended hours when necessary.

Environmental and Hazardous Conditions

• Continuously working indoors in an air-conditioned office/manufacturing environment.

S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age color disability gender national origin race religion sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status or any other classification protected by federal state or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application please email us at.

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