Consultant, Continuous Improvement

Job Title

Consultant, Continuous Improvement

Marlborough, MA (Hybrid) – Job will be in 455 Forest St, Marlborough, MA

6 months plus extensions

• Project Leadership:
  Serve as a key leader within the PDL program team, taking ownership of specific project streams and ensuring deliverables are met on time and within scope.
• Lean & Six Sigma Implementation:
  Apply extensive Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify inefficiencies, analyze processes, and implement data‑driven improvements across manufacturing operations.
• Hands‑on Execution:
  Directly engage with shop floor teams to implement changes, provide training, and ensure new processes and digital tools are effectively adopted. This is not a purely advisory role; rolling up your sleeves is essential.
• Change Management:
  Drive effective change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions and broad acceptance of new processes and technologies across all levels of the organization.
• Stakeholder Communication:
  Comfortably interact with and communicate project status, challenges, and successes to all levels of the organization, from shop floor associates to senior leadership.
• Analytical Rigor:
  Utilize strong analytical skills to gather data, measure performance, and track the impact of transformation efforts.

• Extensive Lean Six Sigma
  
  Experience:
  
  Demonstrated expertise in Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies (certification preferred).
• Project & Program Leadership:
  Strong experience in leading and managing complex projects or programs, ideally within a manufacturing or operational context.
• Manufacturing Acumen:
  Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and the challenges associated with shop floor environments.
• Change Management Expertise:
  Proven ability to navigate organizational change and drive adoption of new ways of working.
• Communication & Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
• Analytical Mindset:
  Strong problem‑solving abilities and a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
• Action‑Oriented: A pragmatic, hands‑on approach with a strong bias for action and delivering results directly on the shop floor.