Lead Specialist, Continuous Improvement

Lead Specialist, Continuous Improvement

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role: As a Lead Specialist, Continuous Improvement you will guide process optimization, efficiency, and data-driven structured problem-solving at Westinghouse locations around the globe. You will report to the Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement and work remote. 100% Remote role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead teams to complete and deliver multiple continuous improvement projects across Westinghouse using both PDCA and DMAIC methodologies and Lean Six-Sigma tools
• Identify and lead Kaizen Events throughout Westinghouse to improve complex business and manufacturing processes, improving quality, productivity, and cost performance
• Use Lean Six-Sigma tools to ensure data-driven decision-making
• Be the change agent to promote a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring adoption and sustainment of continuous improvement projects throughout the organization
• Report progress, challenges, and successes to project sponsors and continuous improvement leadership
• Provide mentoring, coaching, and training on the use of Lean and Six-Sigma tools and methodologies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Engineering or Operations Management degree preferred.
• Experience leading Lean Six-Sigma and continuous improvement projects
• Black Belt certification or pursuing a Black Belt certification
• Experience managing teams and leading continuous improvement projects
• Able to travel up to 30% of the time, including international

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $100,800 to $129,000 per year.

Why Westinghouse? Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: Safety and Quality Integrity and Trust Customer Focus and Innovation Speed and Passion to Win Teamwork and Accountability.

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries.