Job Summary
- Location
- Germantown, MD 20876
- Industries
- Electronics, Components, and Semiconductor Mfg
- Manufacturing - Other
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Employee
- Years of Experience
- 2+ to 5 Years
- Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Salary
Commensurate with Experience- Job Reference Code
- 11065BR
Lean & 6 Sigma Specialist
About the Job
Are you a Six Sigma Black Belt looking for a challenge? If yes, check out JDSU's opportunity for a Lean & Six Sigma specialist! In this role you will be responsible for operating within the CommTest Global Quality organization with direct responsibility for leadership, coordination, training and support of Lean and 6 Sigma initiatives and projects working with teams and/or individuals within CommTest.
Job functions and responsibilities include:
o Identify appropriate tools for use by teams or individuals in execution and support of the Lean and 6 Sigma CommTest wide initiatives.
o Provide training and/or coordinate training resources in use of pertinent tools in support of the Lean and 6 Sigma initiatives.
o Work with management to identify opportunities for utilization of applicable tools in support of Lean and 6 Sigma improvement projects.
o Solicit input from various sites within CommTest to assess the level of training and support necessary.
o Lead and coordinate learning events CommTest wide.
o Drive the use of the acquired tools in pertinent applications to perpetuate the benefits of the tools.
o Provide coaching for Greenbelts in support of their various projects as well as the Black Belt certification process.
o Lead Kaizen events as applicable.
o Provide ongoing coaching and assessment for active initiatives.
o Act as a central resource (point of contact) for all CommTest in terms of Lean & 6 Sigma knowledge and tools.
o Organize “re-fresher” or new tool training as deemed necessary.
o Coordinate and support ad-hoc learning sessions or topic specific coaching events.
o Provide periodic program and project status updates to management.
o Work in conjunction with other JDSU divisions as applicable.
o Continually assess the overall level of Lean & 6 Sigma programs and their impact.
Qualifications
o Minimum 3 years of experience in leading and participating in Lean and 6 Sigma initiatives and projects with tangible benefits to the enterprise.
o Black Belt certification.
o Thorough understanding of Lean principles and tools.
o Self–motivated, energetic and task driven individual.
o Possess the ability to manage multiple tasks in multiple locations.
o Exposure to both operations and business side of a global enterprise.
o Able to work hands-on as well as a facilitator of project teams.
o Experience working with cross functional teams and/or project management.
o In-depth understanding of statistical concepts.
o Good teaching and training skills – ability to hold effective training sessions.
o Capable of creating enthusiastic acceptance of concepts and tools as related to Lean & 6 Sigma.
o Ability to lead and successfully complete high-impact projects.
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills
o Ability to travel and work effectively globally.
o BS in engineering discipline or combination of education and experience in the field.
o Proficiency in use of Microsoft software suite and other pertinent tools.
Full-time employees of JDSU in the United States enjoy a competitive package of employee benefits that include:
JDSU, a worldwide leading provider of broadband test & measurement solutions and optical products for communications, commercial and consumer markets, employs a wide array of scientific, engineering, and manufacturing talent. Providing innovative solutions for industrial, commercial and consumer applications, JDSU offers professional challenge and development for exceptional individuals who thrive on change and will flourish in a diverse, progressive work environment. JDSU is an equal opportunity employer. Additional information about the company is available at www.jdsu.com .
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
