Black Belt

** Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
** Hypertherm Associates is seeking an
** experienced, energetic Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
** to lead change and advance a strong continuous improvement culture on our Corporate Improvement Team in Kent, WA.As a
** 100% Associate owned, global leader
** in advanced industrial cutting solutions, Hypertherm Associates offers a collaborative, empowered work environment that values people, innovation, and meaningful impact.

Lean Six Sigma Black Belts at Hypertherm Associates serve as hands-on change leaders, working across the enterprise to lead and integrate Lean and Six Sigma practices that drive meaningful, measurable results.
** In this role, you will serve as a strategic change agent through:
**** Change Leadership & Project Management
*** Act as a
** change agent**, leading cross functional and cross regional teams through Lean and Six Sigma improvement projects
* Apply structured problem-solving, data driven decision making, and project management disciplines to deliver and sustain significant business results
* Ensure clear, consistent communication of project purpose, progress, risks, and outcomes to sponsors and stakeholders
** Training, Coaching & Capability Building
*** Design, deliver, and continuously improve
** Lean and Six Sigma training
** to grow improvement capability across the organization
* Coach and mentor associates at all levels on Lean principles, Structured Problem Solving, Six Sigma methodologies, and improvement tools
* Support and develop Yellow, Green and Black Belts through hands-on project coaching and certification mentoring
** Facilitation & Continuous Improvement
*** Facilitate
** kaizen events and improvement workshops**, supporting sponsors and leaders with chartering, preparation, execution, and sustainment
* Guide teams in establishing clear objectives and shared commitment through collaborative, consensus driven facilitation
* Apply structured improvement tools such as
** value stream and process mapping, root cause analysis, waste identification/elimination, 5S/visual workplace, 5 whys,
** etc. to enable breakthrough improvements
** Metrics, Reporting & Communication
*** Report regularly to project sponsors and steering teams on progress, outcomes, and lessons learned
* Define and track meaningful metrics that establish the current state baseline, demonstrate project impact and quantify value and impact of the change to the business
** Who you are and the experience you bring:**
* ** Certified and practicing Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
** with typically
** 5–10 years of applied experience leading complex, cross****‐
**** functional improvement initiatives**, or equivalent experience demonstrated through accelerated roles, project leadership, or comparable scope of responsibility
* Proven track record leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives that deliver
** real, sustained, and measurable business results
*** Experience operating in a business process leadership role, engineering, operations, or a comparable environment with
** significant organizational complexity
*** Strong
** analytical and problem****‐
**** solving skills, including applied statistics**, with the ability to
** translate data and information into decisions and action
*** A
** high****‐
**** energy leader of change
** who is comfortable challenging the status quo and
** influencing without authority
*** Skilled facilitator with experience leading kaizen events and/or delivering formal or informal training
* Strong project management capabilities, including risk management and stakeholder communication
* Deep interest in professional growth and organizational development
* Motivation to step into visible leadership roles and influence enterprise‐wide change
** Preferred experience that differentiates you:
*** Experience in a
** technical, manufacturing, or industrial
** environment* Project planning or project management certification
* Experience designing and delivering adult learning or training programs
*
* Location:

** Onsite in Kent, WA (Relocation assistance is available)
** Travel:
** up to 15% to Hypertherm Offices
** Additional benefits in joining Hypertherm Associates:**
* ** Collaborative, 100%…