E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

The Continuous Improvement Consultant will beinvolved with long term strategic goal of integrating Operational and Service Excellence (OpX) into company's culture and business model through a systematic deployment of continuous improvement practices across the organization Strategy, Integrated Planning & Performance organization will be hiring a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager/Master Black Belt (MBB).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Workload

• The adoption of Continuous Improvement practices into our culture and business model is critical to the success of the company.
• Will help to determine the competitive viability of company as industry challenges arise.

Typical responsibilities include:

• • The Continuous Improvement Manager/ Master Black belt will manage a small team that will be focused on benchmarking and replication of best practices as well as data analytics, looking for improvement opportunities across the organization.
  • Incumbent will be responsible for recommending, implementing and enhancing a standard framework across the organization to systematically identify, define, prioritize and follow up activities towards accomplishing the company strategic plan.
  • This framework includes an effective governance approach and operating model for on-going continuous improvement function towards enabling the reaching best in class performance.
  • The CI Manager/MBB support development of the 5-year strategic planning towards improving key corporate metrics (affordability, reliability, customer satisfaction and safety) by continuously monitoring link between plans and the identification of new opportunities.
  • Assures that strategies from high-level management are carried out through driving development and further improvement of a diverse set of operating mechanisms, including development of CI training materials at different levels of complexity.
  • Tracks program deliverables and achievement of key milestones, highlighting risks and ensuring program metrics, savings tracker and other reports are timely and accurate.
  • Lean Six Sigma and Project Management subject matter expert, able to train people across the organization at any CI level.
  • Individual will be in regular contact with executive management across the Operating Units providing information and getting buy-in in setting strategic direction on corporate goals i.e. affordability, reliability, customer satisfaction and safety. With day-to-day interaction at a managers and supervisor level.
  • On occasion, this position will lead projects/ activities of significant impact for the organization that are complex in nature and require a significant amount of effort.
    

Required Skills / Attributes

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years implementing CI (Continuous Improvement) practices through applying Lean and Six Sigma methods within the service industry (utilities, financial, others).
• At least 5 years of experience within the Service industry in a functional role within the organization.
• At Least 5 years or more years of expereince managing and supervising a team.
• At least 2 years performing data analytics with tangible results on process improvements Possess understanding of both theory and practical application of continuous improvement principles and tools.
• Proven experience leading at least more than 20 Kaizen events as well as more than 5 DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, and Control) projects within the service industry.
• Demonstrated history of implementing sustained improvements in operations, support departments and with suppliers using Lean and similar continuous improvement programs on a large scale.
• Formal training on Project management (PMBOK or similar).
  
• Strong interpersonal, change management and conflict resolution skills.
• Lean Six Sigma (or similar) certification at a Master Black Belt level from a recognized company or institution.
  

Desired Skills / Attributes

• Leadership experience implementing and deploying CI programs.
• Experience using complex data to identify opportunities and offer solutions, Exposure to Advanced Data Analytics.
• 3 years of experience and project manager using a formal methodology such as PMBOK.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate data, context, and implications to business stakeholders.
  
• Utilities industry experience.
• Project Management PMP certification.
• Formal Data analytics training/certification.
  

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off.

Salary range for this position is $77,259.00 - $96,574.00.  The starting salary will be commensurate with skill, education, experience, and working environment.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/ stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination.  Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.