Lean Six Sigma Black Belt/Assoc. Black Belt

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Country: United States City: Skowhegan State: Maine Location: Mill Somerset Department: Technical Services Sappi North America Sappi Somerset is one of the largest, most advanced, and high-performing mills in North America, with one of the lowest mill emissions. Our packaging papers are suited across various market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages, and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars, and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines, and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion has been invested in the last decade to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill emphasizes safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation. Overview: The operational Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (BB) / Associate Black Belt position is a leadership role based at the Somerset Mill. The LSS BB has proven success as a Green Belt or Black Belt, consistently achieving business results, and collaborating with mill management teams, project sponsors, and key stakeholders. The LSS Black Belt is responsible for leading complex, high-value projects aimed at reducing variable and fixed costs, interfacing with internal and external customers and suppliers. The incumbent will provide training across all levels of the business to facilitate major change, coach, mentor, and train Green Belts and process improvement teams, demonstrating mastery of a broad range of Process Improvement/Lean Six Sigma tools. Responsibilities: Complete LSS projects on time, record project details in tracking systems, and adhere to project timelines to achieve savings with Green Belt support. Influence without authority to implement improvements and promote continuous improvement. Train, mentor, and coach Green Belts and teams, from project prioritization and selection through completion and sustainability. Support change management during project execution. Build partnerships within Somerset and support manufacturing in daily operational needs. Lead organizational LSS initiatives, including opportunity identification, productivity reviews, and project pipeline management. Present project updates at monthly productivity reviews with the Mill Lead Team. Provide targeted training or tool application for functional areas upon leadership request in Process Improvement. Special Skills: Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Effective communicator at all organizational levels, including senior leadership. Skilled in leading senior teams to identify major change opportunities. Proficient in influencing and leading teams at multiple levels within the organization. Adept at strategy influence and leading major change using change management tools and skills. Competent in applying the full range of LSS tools as situations require. Capable of leading, teaching, coaching, and mentoring employees in Lean and Six Sigma concepts, project identification, implementation, and follow-up. Entry Requirements Four-year degree in Engineering Minimum of four years of business experience in the pulp and paper industry Salary is determined based on factors including the job's value to the organization, market conditions, internal equity, and skills. Your supervisor may be contacted for a reference. Job grade: S7/HRL 16 to S7/HRL 18. Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law, Sappi complies with applicable state and local nondiscrimination laws. This policy covers all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative, and trusted leader committed to sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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