Six Sigma Black Belt

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?

Position Overview

Lead Six Sigma improvement projects and help shape and lead the Hunter Douglas Six Sigma process. Lead, motivate, and influence project teams and have the leadership ability to help implement the Hunter Douglas Six Sigma vision. Must be comfortable with managing and driving change. Black Belts must be clear and effective communicators to succeed in their roles as Six Sigma leaders, mentors, coaches and trainers. Responsible for training, coaching, and guidance of project work for belts at all levels. Must be adept at scoping problems, applying statistical techniques, and leading individuals through the obstacles of process improvement

What you'll do

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. (These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.)

Lead high impact Six Sigma/Quality Improvement projects

Mentor Green Belts/Coaching of business leaders

Apply Six Sigma tools and techniques to customer issues, design and manufacturing processes

Data analysis and translation of data/statistics into tangible business decisions using data modeling and statistical analysis tools and methods

Analyzes and identify process improvement opportunities and partner with key stakeholders to scope and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

Trains, coaches, and mentors all employees, to include Green Belts.

Works with stakeholders to ensure projects achieve intended results, where risks are proactively identified and mitigated, and benefits are validated.

Provides expertise and share best practices regarding Process Improvement tools, methodologies, and team leadership.

Deliver Improvement projects with positive gain

Manage a portfolio of improvement projects, including auditing of implemented projects to ensure that process improvements are sustained, and benefits are realized.

Who you are

Ability to use DFSS training/tools and system knowledge

Solid leadership and problem solving and analytical skills

Solid communication /interpersonal skills

Ability to demonstrate high energy Level/team player

Expert ability to influence and affect change at all levels of the organization

Solid knowledge with Lean Six Sigma tools, such statistics, SPC, hypothesis testing, regression, root cause analysis, etc.

Solid ability with process, manufacturing, or engineering background with an ability to understand workflow and throughput in the operation

Ability in training of belts, with strong facilitation skills

Ability in mentoring/coaching of belts conducting improvement projects

Acceptable Training and Experience includes a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Statistics or Business (preferably in quantitative field. (BA/BS/MS) or equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. 5 + years in a quantitative role – Engineering, Process Re-engineering, Quality Assurance). 5 or more years of Six Sigma experience leading various projects of significant value, length and complexity in a design and manufacturing organization. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification required.

What's in it for you

Annual base salary range: $118,000- $155,000

Bonus target range: 25 -35%

Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability

A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth

Time off with pay

401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential.

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Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.