Six Sigma Black Belt Lead

**Six Sigma Black Belt Lead**

**Who are we**

Surface Transforms are experts in the development and production of carbon-ceramic materials and the UK’s only manufacturer of carbon-ceramic brakes for automotive use. Surface Transforms' unique patented Carbon-Ceramic technology provides the ultimate braking performance for road and track.

Here at Surface Transforms passion is at the heart of our brand. As a team we refuse to accept the impossible. We know that impossible only means that we haven’t found the solution yet. Your role at Surface Transforms is yours to steer - toward opportunities and away from risks. You’ll have the opportunity over time to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy as your professional skills develop and we cannot wait to see where you take us and we’ll take pride in supporting the future you chose to build at Surface Transforms.

We are looking for an experienced, qualified, Six Sigma Black Belt professional, with an established Manufacturing background, to join our growing organisation. You will be utilising six sigma black belt methodologies to lead, motivate, and influence project teams, giving them the leadership ability to implement Six Sigma processes, whilst being comfortable with managing and driving change, as an enthusiastic change agent with clear and effective communication.

**What you’ll be doing as our Six Sigma Black Belt Lead**:

- Lead and manage Six Sigma projects and initiatives.
- Develop and implement Six Sigma strategies and plans.
- Train and mentor team members in Six Sigma methodology.
- Analyse data and identify areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement process improvement plans.
- Monitor and report on project progress.
- Develop and implement quality control systems.
- Identify and eliminate sources of waste and inefficiency.
- Build hopper of projects.

**Project areas you will cover**:

- Process Improvement
- Engineering Solutions
- Project Management
- Quality improvement
- Continuous Improvement projects

**Key skills**:

- **Project Management**: Ability to manage projects from start to finish, including setting goals, developing plans, and tracking progress.
- **Statistical Analysis**: Ability to analyse data and identify trends and patterns, using statistical software to analyse data and draw conclusions.
- **Process Improvement**: Ability to identify areas of improvement in processes and develop solutions.
- **Leadership and Teamwork**: Ability to lead multiple teams, encouraging systematic problem solving methods and strong team ethic.

**Experienced required**:

- Six Sigma Black Belt certified
- Experience from Manufacturing industry
- Proven track record of successful Six Sigma projects
- Ability to lead and motivate teams
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Knowledge of Six Sigma tools and techniques
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Ability to work independently and in a team

**You’ll have these personal attributes**:

- **Define**: Clearly define the problem and its scope.
- **Measure**: Accurately measure the current process performance.
- **Analyse**: Analyse the data to identify root causes of defects.
- **Improve**: Develop and implement solutions to eliminate root causes.
- **Control**: Establish control systems to ensure that solutions are sustained.
- **Design**: Design processes to ensure that defects are prevented.

**What we’ll give you in return**:

- Attractive salary
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank holidays
- Extra day Annual Leave for your birthday
- Hybrid working model
- Reward and recognition incentives for hard work, dedication and idea generation
- Employee appreciation events and celebrations
- Bike2Work purchase scheme
- A confidential employee assistance helpline covering physical and emotional support
- Jobs are promoted internally providing job transfer opportunities
- Death in service scheme