Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Hypertherm Associates is seeking an experienced, energetic Lean Six Sigma Black Belt to lead change and advance a strong continuous improvement culture on our Corporate Improvement Team in Kent, WA. As a 100% Associate owned, global leader in advanced industrial cutting solutions, Hypertherm Associates offers a collaborative, empowered work environment that values people, innovation, and meaningful impact. Lean Six Sigma Black Belts at Hypertherm Associates serve as hands-on change leaders, working across the enterprise to lead and integrate Lean and Six Sigma practices that drive meaningful, measurable results. In this role, you will serve as a strategic change agent through: Change Leadership & Project Management Act as a change agent, leading cross functional and cross regional teams through Lean and Six Sigma improvement projects Apply structured problem-solving, data driven decision making, and project management disciplines to deliver and sustain significant business results Ensure clear, consistent communication of project purpose, progress, risks, and outcomes to sponsors and stakeholders Training, Coaching & Capability Building Design, deliver, and continuously improve Lean and Six Sigma training to grow improvement capability across the organization Coach and mentor associates at all levels on Lean principles, Structured Problem Solving, Six Sigma methodologies, and improvement tools Support and develop Yellow, Green and Black Belts through hands-on project coaching and certification mentoring Facilitation & Continuous Improvement Facilitate kaizen events and improvement workshops, supporting sponsors and leaders with chartering, preparation, execution, and sustainment Guide teams in establishing clear objectives and shared commitment through collaborative, consensus driven facilitation Apply structured improvement tools such as value stream and process mapping, root cause analysis, waste identification/elimination, 5S/visual workplace, 5 whys, etc. to enable breakthrough improvements Metrics, Reporting & Communication Report regularly to project sponsors and steering teams on progress, outcomes, and lessons learned Define and track meaningful metrics that establish the current state baseline, demonstrate project impact and quantify value and impact of the change to the business Who you are and the experience you bring: Certified and practicing Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with typically 5–10 years of applied experience leading complex, cross‑functional improvement initiatives, or equivalent experience demonstrated through accelerated roles, project leadership, or comparable scope of responsibility Proven track record leading Lean and Six Sigma initiatives that deliver real, sustained, and measurable business results Experience operating in a business process leadership role, engineering, operations, or a comparable environment with significant organizational complexity Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including applied statistics, with the ability to translate data and information into decisions and action A high‑energy leader of change who is comfortable challenging the status quo and influencing without authority Skilled facilitator with experience leading kaizen events and/or delivering formal or informal training Strong project management capabilities, including risk management and stakeholder communication Deep interest in professional growth and organizational development Motivation to step into visible leadership roles and influence enterprise‑wide change Preferred experience that differentiates you: Experience in a technical, manufacturing, or industrial environment Project planning or project management certification Experience designing and delivering adult learning or training programs Location: Onsite in Kent, WA (Relocation assistance is available) Travel: up to 15% to Hypertherm Offices Additional benefits in joining Hypertherm Associates: Collaborative, 100% employee-owned culture  Profit-Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)  Five days/year paid Community Service Time  Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship  Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy  Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time. #LI-MJ1 Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don’t meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying. CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account. $90,901.00-$151,503.00 Annual This is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. Hypertherm Associates is more than a place to work; it’s a place to call your own. We are 100% Associate-owned with an over 50 year history of no-layoffs. Application Accommodation: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities to the full extent required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please email us at [email protected] or call our Talent Acquisition team at 603-643-3441 x.3210. As part of your application, we ask that you create a Candidate Home Account to manage your application(s) and review future offer documents. Once you click apply, and select your job application preference, you will enter your existing login credentials or Create Account if you do not have an existing candidate account with Hypertherm Associates.”

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