Black Belt Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Job Title: Lean Manager/Six Sigma Black Belt Company: Systems Research Inc Location: Schaumburg, IL Description: Lean Manager/Six Sigma Black Belt(BS Engineering) will be responsible for driving continuous improvements throughout the organization. This person will play an integral part in the companies efforts to identify and improve the organizations internal processes. This would include, but not limited to, Quality, Cost reductions, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Customer Service. The primary role of this position is to lead the efforts to meet or exceed the operational metrics derived by the company. This person will be required to show a proven track record with coaching and training a wide array of company personnel on Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.

Job Title: Six Sigma Black Belt Company: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Location: Evanston, IL Description: The Six Sigma Black Belt will organize, plan, and direct continuing improvement efforts while closely monitoring and reporting quality performance. Performs a variety of Educational Publication and Quality driven improvement processes using Lean Six Sigma methodologies including: Kaizen, Root Cause Corrective Action, Statistical Analysis, ISO9001 System Deployment, Problem Investigation and Resolution, training and coordination.Primary Accountabilities:-Partner with Process Owners and business teams to create a culture which supports process management, data driven decision making, and continuous improvement and aligned with established strategy, vision, goals and objectives; never accepting the status quo and always seeking process-focused improvements.-Serving as a change agent you will lead, coach and train Process Owners, teams and Green Belts in Six Sigma tools and processes. The goal is to create and ingrain process management and measurement systems and develop a Six Sigma mind set at all levels.-Assist in the development of the organizational Strategic and Policy Deployment Plans, ensuring the effective deployment of these plans utilizing the appropriate Lean Six Sigma tools to drive the achievement of the organization's goals.-Manage the funnel of continuous improvement opportunities and ensure the organization is utilizing Kaizen and Root Cause Analysis to achieve real business results as determined by the strategic and policy Deployment plan.-Manage the Kaizen planning process, ensuring adherence to this repeatable monthly process in order to drive effective continuous improvement activities which directly impact the achievement of the organization's annual goals and objectives.-Assist in and perform training on the continuous improvement tools to drive awareness and application of lean principles across the organization as well as building the organizational depth of knowledge and application.-Create Lean accountability with individuals and teams to ensure operating principles and results are sustained by leveraging the Lean tools and providing expert counsel on appropriate tools to eliminate waste and improve processes.-A significant effort will be to simplify and consolidate Corporate processes globally by managing the execution of critical objectives to create tangible business improvements in financial and customer results.This position can also be located in Evanston, IL, Orlando or Boston.No relocation is available for this position.

Job Title: Six Sigma/Black Belt Proj. Mgr. Company: Kelly Engineering Resources Location: Round Lake, IL Description: Six Sigma/Black Belt Proj. Mgr.  Excellent opportunity to work at a leader in the Heathcare Industry!  Kelly Engineering is looking for a Six Sigma Black Belt/Green Belt Engineering Project Manager to work at Baxter Healthcare in Round Lake on a long term contract position.  Experience with Medical Device/Pharma Industry required.  Send resume, summary of Black Belt or Green Belt projects completed, availability and salary expectations to: Register to View   no relocation or sponsorship for contract positions. Must have either Black Belt or Green Belt, Value Mapping and Medical Device/Pharma experience to be considered. Six Sigma Black/Green Belt Project Mgr. Engineer Job DescriptionThe primary role of the Black Belt is to run and oversee LEAN and DMAIC projects and other key strategic plant projects in Corporate Quality. This person has experience leading others and facilitating cross-functional problem solving teams. He/she is well versed on the DMAIC methodology, six sigma, and lean concepts in a transactional (primarily) and production environment (secondarily). He/she is a leader, teacher and mentor to project teams.This person supports the strategy of six sigma deployments, facilitates problem solving activities, reports /tracks regularly the progress, milestones, savings, and other key aspects of projects that are active. Aid the Program Manager in addressing quality issues using problem solving methodologies to drive results. He/she will also assist the management team with selecting appropriate projects which support the overall organizational strategic objectives. Other responsibilities include DMAIC training, kaizen and team facilitation, presenting at companywide sessions on projects, and effectively multi-tasking and prioritizing projects. ·        Drives LEAN/DMAIC integration and implementation ·        Provides expert mentoring and assistance to teams and individuals in using LEAN/DMAIC tools in the areas of process optimization, high level problem solving, and data analysis. ·        Coaches program team and individuals in scoping projects in-line with problem complexity. ·        Ensures rigor in project execution, phase deliverables and timing, provides phase sign-off. ·        Establishes LEAN/DMAIC deployment plan for their assigned project that supports Corporate Quality’s goals. ·        Develops training strategies and tools, organizes and delivers training, as needed, especially in a ‘just-in-time’ format. ·        Develops best practices guidelines and process documents, delivers best practice sharing sessions. ·        Leads and works on high level cross-functional and high impact projects. ·        Builds and evaluates infrastructures such as critical requirement management, modeling & simulation tools etc. ·        Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve business goals. ·        Strong leadership, negotiation, influence, consultation, and facilitation skills. ·        Interpersonal and coaching skills, with exceptional and active communications skills.        Job RequirementsBachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, as well as industrial engineering, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering preferred. Advanced degree is a plus. Documented completion of DMAIC Training or Black Belt Certification.·        5+ years experience managing teams, experience effectively managing direct reports desirable. ·        A minimum of 4 years experience using the LEAN and DMAIC methodology with proven record of results. This also includes the use of ANOVA, MSA, DOE, MVDA, modeling, comparison testing tools. ·        Minimum of 3 years experience driving transactional improvements. ·        Minimum of 3 Years experience facilitating problem solving groups and utilizing quality tools (DMAIC, PFMEA, Control Plans, 8D, 5 Whys  etc.). ·        Certified Black Belt from recognizable source.·        Alternative to Transactional Candidates: Minimum 3 years experience deploying lean manufacturing (5S, standard work, set up reduction, mistake proofing, Kaizen, value stream mapping, etc.) ·        Experience in GMP, ISO 9001:2000 experience, Federal Drug Administration experience is a plus. Experience desirable in the biotechnology / pharmaceutical industry is preferred. ·        Advanced PC skills such as MS Office, process mapping software, Minitab. ·        Experience in a batch production environment is a plus. ·        Must have strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, project management, and interpersonal skills along with knowledge of manufacturing processes, re-engineering strategies, and continuous improvement activities. Must be able to train others and work with employees on all levels. Must be able to work extended hours and various shifts.·        Financial education or engineering background is preferred; MBA is desirable.  Kelly Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.