Black Belt Job in Chicago, Illinois US

Black Belt

Job Description Job Number: 1507206 Business GE Capital Business Segment: Capital - Americas About Us: The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment with GE. Therefore, if GE regarding a position of employment contacts you, and you have worked for the U.S. Government at any time, please immediately inform the GE representative of this fact. For U.S. employment opportunities, GE hires U.S. citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees, and temporary residents. Temporary residence does not include those with non-immigrant work authorization (F, J, H or L visas), such as students in practical training status. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. GE will require proof of work authorization. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. GE Capital, Rail Services is a full service provider for all aspects of railcar fleet management. Headquartered in Chicago, Rail Services is a leading service provider to the rail industry with over 100 years of experience and offers a variety of railcars and locomotives to shippers and railroads in markets across North America. The business also provides a full suite of services, including maintenance management and railcar repair services. Rail Services understands the marketplace and has the resources and knowledge to anticipate the needs of the industry. It is this knowledge that allows GE to solve challenges with tailor-made solutions to meet customer financial and service needs. For more information about GE Capital, Rail Services, please visit: www.ge.com/railservices Posted Position Title: Black Belt Career Level: Experienced Function Quality Function Segment: Lean Six Sigma Location: United States U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces: Illinois City: Chicago Postal Code: 60601-3206 Relocation Assistance No Role Summary/Purpose: The Lean Black Belt is responsible for executing organizational change and improvement initiatives using LEAN methodologies to drive standardization and compliance, as well as reductions in key cycle time and cost metrics. Essential Responsibilities "Drive cross-functional process improvement projects and initiatives across Customer Service, Operations, Risk, Finance, Sales and Repair Shop functions "Apply Lean Six Sigma tools to improve process capability and eliminate defects "Facilitate cross-functional Lean Action Work sessions to create value streams, identify waste, prioritize opportunities and scope improvement projects "Work with business users and IT teams to design, test and roll-out key system enhancements "Regularly communicate progress and results to executive and management teams "Work with operating leaders and teams to uncover and assess Lean Six Sigma opportunities "Design and build metrics to measure improvements and controls Qualifications/Requirements: YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 19 OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT - Bachelors degree - 4+ years of experience in a quality / process improvement role or business / technical function - 2+ years experience leading cross-functional teams, using project management and influencing skills to deliver quantified business results Eligibility Requirements - All applications for employment must be submitted through either www.gecareers.com (external) or the Career Opportunity System (COS-Internal) to be considered - You must be 18 years or older - You must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process - You must be willing to submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process - You must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States Additional Eligibility Qualifications GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Desired Characteristics - Certified Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt - Experience in Lean manufacturing working environments - ERP / Systems background or related experiences - Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams - Leadership change agent - Excellent analytical, statistical and problem solving skills - Excellent verbal, written communications and presentation skills Section 19 Job YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 19 OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT.