Agile Programming Methodologies, American Society for Quality (ASQ), Coaching, Collective Bargaining, Conflict Resolution, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Distribution Services, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Minitab, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Operating Systems, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Project Execution, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Six Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Certification, Six Sigma DMAIC, Six Sigma Green Belt, Statistics, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Operations, Team Lead/Manager, Willing to Travel
As the Black Belt - Lean, you will be a results-focused change leader responsible for executing complex, cross-functional improvement projects that deliver measurable business impact. You will apply Lean Six Sigma methods to improve cost, quality, delivery, safety, and customer experience while coaching teams and building problem-solving capabilities across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end DMAIC and PDCA projects delivering measurable improvements in performance, cost, quality, delivery, safety, and customer experience.
- Apply Lean tools and statistical analysis to identify root causes, validate solutions, and ensure sustainable results.
- Drive implementation and control plans to sustain gains.
- Facilitate cross-functional project teams across Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and functional areas.
- Coach Green Belts and project team members in Lean Six Sigma tools and disciplined problem solving.
- Develop and track project KPIs, financial benefits, and progress against targets.
- Communicate results, risks, and learnings to project sponsors and leadership.
- Promote standard work, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement behaviors.
- Support deployment of the Wesco Lean Operating System through project execution.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree - in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Analytics, or other technical discipline required; Master's Degree preferred
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification (ASQ, IASSC, CSSC, or equivalent) required
- PMP, Agile certifications preferred
- 7 years of extensive Lean or Lean Six Sigma experience in medium or large companies
- 3 years leading or managing large-scale strategic initiatives
- Experience leading multiple complex improvement projects using DMAIC and PDCA
- Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving capability
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or other technically complex environments
- Strong change agent capabilities
- Strong facilitating skills - able to conduct DMAIC / PDCA workshop
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Working knowledge of SigmaXL and or Minitab
- Experience presenting project results to senior leadership
- Experience in Project Management preferred
- Working knowledge of Agile methodology preferred
- Ability to travel 25% - 50% (domestic and international travel)
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For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.