BLACK BELT – HIGH VISIBILITY, PROJECT MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP!
Are you a high-energy Engineer with a Six Sigma certification who thoroughly enjoys a project management role? Do you want to be part of an elite group who helps transform a company? Do you have experience in the specialty chemical or plastics industries? If so, this could be an exceptional career growth opportunity for you!
The Company
Our client is a division of a $5+ Billion specialty chemical and resin manufacturing company. This company supplies an exceptionally complete variety of resins, compounds, and specialty materials to a wide variety of markets including composites, forest products, electronic, coatings, and inks. In most markets, they are the #1 or #2 supplier world wide. The Operational Excellence Team has an accomplished mentoring program to assist the career growth of Black Belts. Successful Black Belts move into operations or can become a Master Black Belt.
The Position
The Black Belt will lead and mentor significant growth, productivity, and cost savings projects in the client’s profitable resin business using standard global Six Sigma program tools and methods while working with functional leaders. This Black Belt, reporting to a Master Black Belt, will support R&D, Engineering, and multiple manufacturing plants. He/she will execute high impact projects following complex timelines using six sigma methodologies, develop project scope, objectives, and metrics that coach, mentor, and assist Green Belts and project teams. The Black Belt will also help deliver Green Belt training in support of the business training plan in conjunction with the company's mindset initiative. In addition, the Black Belt will work closely with the Master Black Belt to deploy Six Sigma across all business functions as well as work with process owners to translate functional goals into Six Sigma strategies, projects, and quantifiable results. The candidate will receive black belt training.
Candidate Qualifications
The candidate must have a BS in Engineering or Science (Chem E preferred), and have a minimum of 7 - 10 years of experience in specialty chemicals, plastics, resins, and/or polymers. Other qualifications include:
A Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt Certification
Demonstrated success as a Black Belt or Master Black Belt with a proven track record of managing and successfully completing multiple Six Sigma or lean projects within R&D, Logistics, or Manufacturing
Lean training / experience
Leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams and drive consensus
Strong project management skills
Strong ability to lead and drive change
Analytical skills
Communication and presentation skills
Ability to travel up to 50%
Compensation
Compensation is in the $80 - $100K+ range with up to a 10-15% bonus opportunity, depending on level of experience. In addition, the client offers a stimulating environment and an excellent opportunity to make a difference.
Location
This position will operate out of a Division plant facility located in one of the following areas: Wilmington, NC; Springfield/Eugene, OR; Baton Rouge, LA; Missoula, MT; Sheboygan, WI; or Edmonton, Alberta. Relocation assistance may be considered.
To Apply
If you meet these requirements and are ready for the next step in your career, please send your resume as a Word.doc attachment to careers@benevagroup.com. The Beneva Group specializes in technical, professional and executive placement in the Aerospace, Plastics, Packaging, and Specialty Chemicals industries, as well as in Six Sigma and Supply Chain professionals. For other career opportunities, or for more information on The Beneva Group, please visit our website (www.benevagroup.com).
Are you a high-energy Engineer with a Six Sigma certification who thoroughly enjoys a project management role? Do you want to be part of an elite group who helps transform a company? Do you have experience in the specialty chemical or plastics industries? If so, this could be an exceptional career growth opportunity for you!
The Company
Our client is a division of a $5+ Billion specialty chemical and resin manufacturing company. This company supplies an exceptionally complete variety of resins, compounds, and specialty materials to a wide variety of markets including composites, forest products, electronic, coatings, and inks. In most markets, they are the #1 or #2 supplier world wide. The Operational Excellence Team has an accomplished mentoring program to assist the career growth of Black Belts. Successful Black Belts move into operations or can become a Master Black Belt.
The Position
The Black Belt will lead and mentor significant growth, productivity, and cost savings projects in the client’s profitable resin business using standard global Six Sigma program tools and methods while working with functional leaders. This Black Belt, reporting to a Master Black Belt, will support R&D, Engineering, and multiple manufacturing plants. He/she will execute high impact projects following complex timelines using six sigma methodologies, develop project scope, objectives, and metrics that coach, mentor, and assist Green Belts and project teams. The Black Belt will also help deliver Green Belt training in support of the business training plan in conjunction with the company's mindset initiative. In addition, the Black Belt will work closely with the Master Black Belt to deploy Six Sigma across all business functions as well as work with process owners to translate functional goals into Six Sigma strategies, projects, and quantifiable results. The candidate will receive black belt training.
Candidate Qualifications
The candidate must have a BS in Engineering or Science (Chem E preferred), and have a minimum of 7 - 10 years of experience in specialty chemicals, plastics, resins, and/or polymers. Other qualifications include:
A Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt Certification
Demonstrated success as a Black Belt or Master Black Belt with a proven track record of managing and successfully completing multiple Six Sigma or lean projects within R&D, Logistics, or Manufacturing
Lean training / experience
Leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams and drive consensus
Strong project management skills
Strong ability to lead and drive change
Analytical skills
Communication and presentation skills
Ability to travel up to 50%
Compensation
Compensation is in the $80 - $100K+ range with up to a 10-15% bonus opportunity, depending on level of experience. In addition, the client offers a stimulating environment and an excellent opportunity to make a difference.
Location
This position will operate out of a Division plant facility located in one of the following areas: Wilmington, NC; Springfield/Eugene, OR; Baton Rouge, LA; Missoula, MT; Sheboygan, WI; or Edmonton, Alberta. Relocation assistance may be considered.
To Apply
If you meet these requirements and are ready for the next step in your career, please send your resume as a Word.doc attachment to careers@benevagroup.com. The Beneva Group specializes in technical, professional and executive placement in the Aerospace, Plastics, Packaging, and Specialty Chemicals industries, as well as in Six Sigma and Supply Chain professionals. For other career opportunities, or for more information on The Beneva Group, please visit our website (www.benevagroup.com).