Lean Six Sigma Champion

About the Role

Alkhorayef Petroleum Company is seeking a Lean Six Sigma Champion to lead the implementation of Lean Six Sigma methodologies within its manufacturing operations. This full-time role is based in Dammam, Eastern Region, and focuses on optimizing processes, reducing waste, and improving product quality in a high-mix, low-volume ESP manufacturing environment that includes both engineer-to-order (ETO) and make-to-order (MTO) configurations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive improvement plans, including detailed process maps, project specifications, and cost-benefit estimates for Lean Six Sigma initiatives across all 18 product lines.
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects, reviewing and communicating their impact on Lean activities and operational excellence goals.
• Present analysis results and project solutions to technical leads, senior leaders, and clients, demonstrating measurable improvements in manufacturing performance.
• Develop a robust continuous improvement strategy in partnership with the Management Team and key business stakeholders, specifically addressing High Mix, Low Volume (HMLV) manufacturing challenges.
• Implement and support cultural change across the organization, driving business improvement through Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop, deliver, and support business improvement change initiatives tailored to manual manufacturing processes and diverse workforce requirements.
• Develop and contribute towards improvement standards in line with Lean Six Sigma best practices, specifically adapted for ESP manufacturing requirements.
• Undertake comprehensive business process analysis and statistical analysis for improvement initiatives, supporting wider organizational change.
• Lead, define, and develop continuous improvement activities designed to improve performance, including planning and executing Kaizen events, value stream mapping sessions, and SMED workshops.
• Perform systematic root cause analysis using Six Sigma tools such as fishbone diagrams, 5-Why analysis, and statistical analysis to resolve complex manufacturing problems.
• Conduct detailed value stream mapping exercises across ETO and MTO production systems to identify waste sources and improvement opportunities.
• Implement Lean tools including 5S, Standard Work, Visual Management, Kanban systems, and error-proofing techniques specifically designed for manual manufacturing processes.
• Apply Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, DMADV) to reduce process variation, improve first-pass yield targets, and enhance overall product quality.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the effectiveness of improvement initiatives and ensure sustainable results.

Experience Requirements

Candidates should possess 5-10 years of relevant experience in implementing Lean Six Sigma methodologies within manufacturing environments, particularly those involving high-mix, low-volume production and engineer-to-order/make-to-order configurations.

Work Environment

This role operates within Alkhorayef Petroleum Company's manufacturing facility in Dammam, focusing on optimizing processes for ESP products. The position requires active engagement with various teams and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives.