[Hiring] Continuous Improvement Project Lead @Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

Role Description

As a Continuous Improvement Project Leader, you will shape long‑term operational capability by managing a continuous improvement strategy, leading improvement projects, and providing training for others in continuous improvement and root cause analysis. You will report to the Leader of Supply Chain Operational and Functional Excellence and work remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement (50%)
  • Manage continuous improvement initiatives across Enterprise Supply Chain, including project prioritization and resource coordination.
  • Build and maintain a network of internal trainers and SMEs through train-the-trainer programs.
  • Facilitate structured problem-solving workshops using RCA tools such as 5-Why, Ishikawa, Pareto, and SIPOC.
  • Coach supervisors and SMEs on root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
  • Develop standardized tools, templates, and documentation.
  • Facilitate Lean waste-reduction workshops, including value stream and future-state mapping.
• Process Standardization (25%)
  • Facilitate process standardization initiatives, including process mapping, Gemba analysis, and Lean waste reduction.
  • Lead teams through process implementation and change management.
  • Develop supporting documentation, including training materials, standard work, and RASCI.
• Culture, Engagement & Leadership Support (15%)
  • Support leadership development in communication, coaching, feedback, delegation, and team development.
  • Recommend internal and external programs to strengthen leadership and soft skills.
  • Facilitate feedback loops to improve process adoption, training, and communications.
• Training Coordination & Governance (10%)
  • Standardize training materials, assessments, and documentation within a centralized repository.
  • Identify training and capability gaps and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable training and competency records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business or related Degree
• Minimum 6+ years of applicable experience
• Continuous Improvement
• Project Management skills
• Supply Chain
• Root Cause Analysis Skills (8D, Six-Sigma, 9-Step Problem Solving, etc)
• Ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights to leadership
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Experience in making decisions required to deliver expected services with quality.
• Experience in setting priorities, informing on risks and when appropriate making decisions

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Company Description

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries.