Lean Six Sigma Insights Manager

ZipRecruiter; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment service in Airdrie seeks a Lean Six Sigma Insights Manager to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. You’ll lead projects, analyze data, and partner with leaders to enhance processes and deliver measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate has a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher and 2 years of experience in operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred.
• 2 years of experience in process improvement or operational excellence.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Lean Six Sigma projects to improve efficiency and quality.
• Analyze datasets to generate actionable insights for leadership.
• Mentor and train employees on Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Data analysis

Leadership

Project management

Change management

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Overview

Position Summary The Lean Six Sigma Insights Manager is responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights, and embedding Lean Six Sigma methodologies across the organization. This role partners with business leaders to identify opportunities, streamline processes, enhance customer experience, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Lean Six Sigma projects (DMAIC, Kaizen, etc.) to improve efficiency, quality, and performance across business functions.
• Analyze complex datasets to generate actionable insights and present findings to senior leadership.
• Translate business challenges into improvement opportunities supported by Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop, implement, and monitor KPIs to track operational performance and project impact.
• Mentor, coach, and train employees on Lean Six Sigma tools, techniques, and best practices.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between improvement initiatives and strategic business goals.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
• Maintain project documentation, ensuring transparency, governance, and compliance with standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt or Master Black Belt strongly preferred.
• 2 years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or business transformation.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data visualization and reporting tools.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Project management expertise with the ability to handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Key Competencies

• Strategic problem-solving
• Data-driven decision-making
• Change management
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Collaboration and stakeholder influence