Master Black Belt - LEAN

The Master Black Belt - Lean (MBB) is an enterprise-level improvement architect responsible for defining strategy, setting standards, and building capability for the Lean Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement system. This role ensures methodological rigor, alignment to business priorities, and sustained performance through coaching, governance, and strategic influence while delivering high-impact project execution.

• Define and evolve the Lean Six Sigma strategy aligned to Wesco’s enterprise priorities and Lean Operating System.
• Manage an Enterprise portfolio including initiatives and projects intake, impact assessment, implementation easiness and project prioritization.
• Lead and facilitate complex, end‑to‑end DMAIC and PDCA projects—owning execution from problem definition through sustainment—to deliver measurable improvements in performance, cost, quality, delivery, safety, and customer experience.
• Establish standards, methodologies, and governance to ensure consistency and rigor.
• Deliver advanced training and coaching in Lean, statistics, design of experiments (DOE), and systems thinking.
• Build enterprise problem-solving capability and leadership bench strength.
• Review and approve project charters, analyses, solutions, and financial benefit validation.
• Serve as an internal consultant and technical authority for complex improvement efforts.
• Ensure sustainability of improvements through standardization and audit mechanisms.
• Partner with senior leaders to align improvement efforts with strategic goals.
• Advise leadership on performance trends, opportunities, and systemic gaps.
• Execute Value Stream Analysis and Mapping to identify waste, identify opportunities and drive Lean and Six Sigma project pipeline development for the Lean team.
• Coach / Mentor MBB, BB and GB projects to rapid completion with value impacts.

• Bachelor’s Degree required - Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Analytics, or other technical discipline required;
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (ASQ, IASSC, CSSC, or equivalent) required.
• PMP, Agile certifications preferred.
• 10 years of extensive Lean or Lean Six Sigma experience in medium or large company.
• 5 years leading or managing large‑scale strategic initiatives.
• Extensive experience as a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt delivering enterprise level business impact and leading multiple complex improvement projects using DMAIC and PDCA.
• Ability to mentor practitioners and influence at an enterprise level.
• Deep expertise in Lean Six Sigma tools, advanced statistics, and financial validation.
• Expertise in Value Stream Analysis.
• 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 Sigma
  
  XL and or Minitab.
• Experience presenting project results to senior leadership.
• Proven experience advising senior leaders on enterprise level strategy, performance, and transformation.
• Experience operating across multiple functions, regions, or business units.
• Ability to teach Lean and Six Sigma tools and processes to Wesco standards.
• International experience preferred.
• Ability to travel 25% - 50%, including international if required by the business.

Compensation Details: $122,328 - $214,074 Annually. This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements. 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…