Manager - Lean Six Sigma

Overview

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100‑year history of innovation and has been 100% employee‑owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward‑thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid.

Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.

8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon‑Fri), On‑Site Franklin, WI

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $116,440 – $154,283. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job‑related skills and experience, and relevant education or training.

This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

Make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee‑owner.

As a Manager‑Lean Six Sigma, you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. The role focuses on improving productivity, enhancing quality and building problem‑solving capabilities across the organization by applying proven continuous improvement methodologies. It provides input on process improvement project work within the value stream and ensures consistent application of Lean and Six Sigma principles.

• Enterprise Lean & Six Sigma Strategy:
  Support and promote the execution of a unified Lean and Six Sigma strategy aligned with S&C's operational and business objectives. Define the enterprise framework for operational excellence by integrating Lean system design with Six Sigma methodologies to improve productivity, reduce waste, and elevate quality.
• Training, Coaching & Capability Building:
  Serve as the experience mentor in Lean and Six Sigma. Build organizational capability by coaching Black Belts, Green Belts and Senior Leaders. Develop and deliver training that strengthens problem‑solving skills, supports leadership development and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.
• Leadership of High‑Impact Projects:
  Identify, lead and govern strategic projects with measurable impact on cost, quality, and performance. Apply advanced problem‑solving and Lean Six Sigma tools to address root causes of business‑critical issues. Drive efforts to reduce the cost of poor quality and optimize operational processes.
• Strategic Implementation:
  Support, promote and follow a phased roadmap for Lean and Six Sigma implementation. Ensure alignment between foundational tools and advanced initiatives to promote sustainable improvements and long‑term business transformation.
• Process & System Improvement:
  Conduct in‑depth process assessments and partner with business unit functional leaders to implement improvements using practices such as DMAIC or Kaizen facilitation. Embed new practices into standard operating procedures to ensure sustained performance and scalable outcomes.
• Change Management & Organizational Alignment:
  Lead Value Stream level change management as a core function of the role. Engage senior leaders and cross‑functional teams to ensure understanding, ownership and adoption of Lean and Six Sigma initiatives. Communicate changes with clarity and consistency to build alignment, reduce resistance and enable smooth transitions across the business.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
  Use statistical methods and performance data to identify trends, measure project effectiveness, and uncover opportunities for improvement. Prepare and present clear, actionable reports and insights to senior leadership. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure that improvement goals are…