Master Black Belt (Advanced Statistical Leader)

Master Black Belt (Advanced Statistical Leader)

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY

The Master Black Belt will serve as the site's technical authority for Six Sigma methodology and advanced statistical problem-solving. This role is responsible for leading complex, high-impact improvement initiatives, coaching Black Belt and Green Belt level projects, and developing data-driven solutions that improve quality, productivity, process capability, and business performance.

The position will partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Site Leadership teams to identify opportunities, quantify business impact, perform advanced statistical analysis, and drive sustainable improvements through the application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience leading multiple DMAIC projects simultaneously, coaching project leaders, and applying advanced statistical tools to solve complex manufacturing and business challenges.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Six Sigma Leadership

• Serve as the site's Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Six Sigma methodologies, advanced statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead complex DMAIC projects that deliver measurable improvements in quality, yield, cycle time, productivity, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Manage and coach multiple Lean Six Sigma projects simultaneously across manufacturing and business functions.
• Provide coaching and technical guidance to Green Belts, Black Belts, engineers, and operations leaders throughout project execution.
• Facilitate project tollgates and ensure adherence to DMAIC standards and project governance.

Advanced Statistical Analysis

• Conduct advanced statistical analysis to identify root causes and process improvement opportunities.
• Apply statistical methodologies including: Measurement System Analysis (MSA) Gage R&R (Variable and Attribute) Process Capability Studies (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk) Regression Analysis Correlation Analysis Hypothesis Testing ANOVA Design of Experiments (DOE) Nested and Full Factorial Designs Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Calculate and interpret Sigma Levels for manufacturing and transactional processes.
• Utilize Minitab and other statistical software packages to model, analyze, and optimize process performance.
• Translate manufacturing and operational processes into mathematical and statistical models to support decision-making.

Coaching & Capability Building

• Mentor and develop project leaders across all organizational levels.
• Deliver formal and informal Six Sigma training sessions as required.
• Support the development of a culture of statistical thinking and data-driven decision-making.
• Assist in the identification, selection, prioritization, and execution of improvement opportunities.

Business Impact & Strategy

• Partner with Finance to validate project savings and business benefits.
• Support leadership teams in prioritizing projects based on financial impact and strategic objectives.
• Drive sustainable improvements through effective control plans, monitoring systems, and process ownership.
• Present project findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Required Technical Expertise

• Expert knowledge of DMAIC methodology.
• Strong knowledge of advanced statistical tools and methodologies.
• Advanced Minitab experience.
• Demonstrated ability to calculate and interpret process capability metrics (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk).
• Experience developing and executing Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Knowledge of statistical modeling and optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) and Gage R&R.
• Experience conducting regression analysis, correlation studies, and hypothesis testing.
• Ability to determine and interpret Sigma Levels for manufacturing processes.

Professional Skills

• Excellent coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Strong business acumen and financial understanding.
• Ability to influence all organizational levels without direct authority.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects in parallel.
• High level of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum 10-12 years of manufacturing, engineering, quality, or operational excellence experience.
• Minimum 7 years of direct Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification required from a recognized institution (ASQ preferred).
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple DMAIC projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated history of delivering measurable business impact through Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience coaching Green Belt and/or Black Belt projects strongly preferred.
• Advanced use of Minitab required.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
• Master Black Belt Certification preferred.

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