Sr. Specialist, Black Belt, CI

Sr. Specialist, Black Belt, CI | Primient About Primient Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet.

We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. W e’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

About the Role The Sr. Specialist, Black Belt, CI sits within Manufacturing Continuous Improvement team and contributes to operational excellence by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and executing foundational CI initiatives. This role will focus enabling data systems and advanced analytics to drive business insights. This role is responsible for leading and mentoring teams in Lean Six Sigma methodologies, driving targeted process improvement initiatives, and embedding sustainable daily operational and business efficiencies.

Additionally, the Sr. Specialist, Black Belt, CI champions Primient’s core values of integrity, growth, and excellence, playing a key role in achieving and maintaining high standards of operational performance.

Primary Responsibilities :
Sr. Specialist, Black Belt Analyze Operational Data to Drive Improvements:
Utilize data analytics to identify root causes of inefficiencies and implement strategic projects focused on operational optimization.

Manage Lean Six Sigma (LSS) Process improvement Projects:
Lead process improvement projects with Plant and Transactional leadership to enhance plant efficiency, improve product quality, and reduce operating costs. Facilitate configuration and use of data systems to drive insights.

Monitor and Report Performance Metrics: monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success. Provide regular reports and insights to project sponsors and leadership to track progress.

Facilitate Cross-Functional Team Leadership :
Guide cross-functional teams through improvement initiatives, facilitating workshops and ensuring execution of process improvement activities as directed by the Primient Operating System (POM).Mentor and Coach Lean Six Sigma Green Belts:
Provide mentorship and coaching to Green Belts and project team members, helping them build Lean Six Sigma capabilities and drive continuous improvement .Support Primient Operating Model (POM) Implementation :
Drive the plant-level implementation of POM, ensuring alignment with operations goals. Provide strategic consultations to plant teams to ensure effective and uniform implementation.

Champion a Safety-First Culture:
Advocate for and model a “Safety First” culture. Provide tools and lead projects that enhance safety standards and improve safety outcomes.

Knowledge Lean, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement Methodologies Statistical, Simulation, Data, and Analytical Tools ( e.g. Aveva PI, Data historian, Informance , OEE/Loss tracking, PowerBI , Seeq , ERP, SAP, Mini Tab)
Continuous Manufacturing Processes (operations, maintenance, EHS, quality)
Microsoft Applications Skills Excellent  verbal and written communication

Project Management Critical Thinking Data analysis &…