LeanSigma Champion

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary:
The Lean Sigma Champion provides expertise and guidance through the development, documentation, implementation, and validation of focused and sustainable value stream transformation. Support cross-functional collaboration in the identification, team formation, and execution of value stream activities. Promotes best practice sharing and implementation. Provides coaching and development opportunities to strengthen the overall capabilities within the site while emphasizing operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:
* Alignment with regional and global strategy.
* Introduce and sustain Lean culture.
* Provides leadership, coaching and support in project identification, and prioritization through the implementation of Lean Methodologies such as: VSM, TPM, SMED's 5'S Standard work, Pull System, continuous flow, etc.
* Aligns with local Lean rewards and recognition program.
* Assists Finance with collecting and organizing data to accurately track and report project savings.
* Responsible for Lean metric reports and data integrity.
* Completes Quarterly Lean Maturity Assessment.
* Complies and follows all company security policies and procedures.
* Train employees as requested in Lean and Six Sigma tools leading to Lean Practitioner, White < Yellow, Green Belt Certification.
* Provide leadership, coaching and support in business analysis, process initiatives and DMAIC projects to produce measureable productivity gains.

Other information:

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required
* Effective organization and prioritization skills
* Ability to work with diverse groups
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
* Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field preferred
* 2+ years in experience in IE, ME, QE, Planning, Line Management or equivalent position.
* Bronze Certification through Benchmark, recognized or accredited organization.
* Experience in change management or project management
* Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
* Demonstrates leadership in lean behavior, culture, Principles and Philosophies
* Six Sigma Green Belt Certification through a recognized or accredited organization.
* Experience with Minitab or similar software preferred.
* Proficient in flow charts and process mapping.
* Demonstrates enthusiasm and passion for Lean principles and tools

Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field preferred and Six Sigma Black Belt Certification through a recognized or accredited organization.

Geographical Location: Arizona:Phoenix

Physical Location: Phoenix, AZ - Harbour Drive

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: M-F 0800-1700

Full Time

Export Control:This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status)or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things.

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us atcareers@bench.com.