Corporate Lean and Six Sigma Black Belt

Legacy Talent Search is currently seeking a Corporate Lean & Six Sigma Black Belt role in Burlington, WA. A well-established manufacturing industry leader recognized for operational excellence, innovation, and a strong continuous improvement culture. This role is critical to driving enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives and delivering measurable business impact across manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Lead large-scale, cross-functional Lean & Six Sigma projects delivering $500K+ in measurable financial impact. Serve as a corporate change leader, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives across manufacturing sites. Apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies including DMAIC, PDCA, A3, and Hoshin Kanri (strategy deployment). Analyze and improve key manufacturing performance metrics such as OEE, asset utilization, line flow constraints, and process capability. Facilitate root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions. Coach, mentor, and influence leaders and teams to adopt Lean thinking and continuous improvement behaviors. Partner with senior leadership to align improvement initiatives with strategic business objectives. Act as a servant leader, fostering collaboration, diversity, and team engagement across functions. Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and drive change, even in challenging or resistant environments. Qualifications: Certified Six Sigma Black Belt from a globally recognized professional association (ASQ, IASSC, or equivalent required). 10+ years of experience in a dedicated continuous improvement or operational excellence role within a manufacturing environment. 7+ years of experience working in a strong, recognized Lean & Six Sigma culture. Demonstrated experience leading (not just supporting) enterprise-level Lean & Six Sigma projects. Strong knowledge of Lean tools and methodologies including PDCA, A3, DMAIC, and Hoshin Kanri. Deep understanding of manufacturing performance metrics (OEE, asset utilization, constraint analysis, root cause analysis). Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and inspire adoption of change. Assertive, confident, and effective communicator with a strong change-agent mindset. Exposure to DFSS, Shainin Red X, or Fast X methodologies preferred. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (Engineering preferred). Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2) is a plus. Willingness to relocate to South Carolina or Washington State. Compensation & Benefits: Salary range: $85,000 – $120,000 annually , based on experience. Comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to make a significant, visible impact within a high-performing manufacturing organization. Career growth potential within a company that values continuous improvement and leadership development. Legacy Talent Search is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr