Lean Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement Site Lead

Employer 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 programDevelop 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 strategiesCreate and drive HPU burn down plans Provide guidance and mentorship to Green Belt and Black Belt candidateCoordinate 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 

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.