Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

Sensient Technologies Corporation is currently seeking a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to help drive continuous improvements. This position will lead Lean Six Sigma improvement projects across the globe and work directly with stakeholders and process owners at Sensient manufacturing facilities. This individual will be responsible for developing, advocating, and enabling the tools and methodologies to drive process capability and overall improvement.

What you’ll do:

• Lead major process improvement projects and initiatives using the Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools to make positive and quantifiable improvements across the organization.
• Perform capability and other statistical assessments with appropriate follow-up work to reduce variability and/or achieve OEE targets.
• Develop recommendations and implement improvements to support corporate and plant goals, requirements, and sustainment of improvements.
• Mentor, coach and support project teams on the application of Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools.
• The ability to clarify complex requirements for a wide range of customers and train, coach and mentor team members, while communicating to employees at all levels of the organization including C-level executives. 

What you’ll bring:

• Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt Certification with 5+ years of applying methodologies. 
• Ideally 8+ years of Continuous Improvement experience preferably within a manufacturing environment, or a deep background in manufacturing with 5+ years of Continuous Improvement experience. 
• Excellent business acumen with superior communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of the origination. 
• A successful track record of leading through influence in a matrixed environment, coupled with strong experience coaching, mentoring and training others. 
• Exceptional presentation skills with experience presenting to executives and senior leaders.
• Superior change leadership and management skills. 

What you’ll get:

• An opportunity to work across the globe with employees at every level.
• The opportunity to make an impact and be a change leader in a global organization.
• An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities.
• The position is based in Lerma with occasional travel to Sensient facilities globally. Travel will be approximately 25%, however there would be occasional projects that require up to 50% travel. 

About Sensient: paragraph to include at footer of job posting Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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